POLS 340: Government & Politics of Western Europe (Abbott): Background Information

Background Information

Background Information: About

Background information can provide you with a stronger understanding of how the EU works for your case studies and ultimately, your final paper.

What you'll find here:

Country information
Relevant web links for background information
Reference books on the European Union and political handbooks

Country Information

World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
EUROPA - EU Member Countries
Foreign Ministries of EU Member States
World Bank - Countries

Research Institutions

European Union Studies Association
European Studies Center

Other Relevant Background Information

Delegation of the European Union to the United States: EU Guide for Americans
European Parliament - Fact Sheets on the EU

Reference Books

The following links are to books held in the Ekstrom Library Reference or Stacks Collection that can provide you with relevant background information for your research.

Dictionary of the European Union.
Encyclopedia of the European Union
Political Handbook of the World (2013)
Understanding the European Union: a concise introduction
World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties (1999)