This book broadens the research on the underworld of precarious and not-represented workers, through a selection of original case studies from across the globe written by leading experts. The book unveils the working conditions affecting this vast labour force that is so important to capital...

The Real post-Lisbon Challenges -- What Ambitions for Europe? Towards European Defence? -- The European Union after the Lisbon Treaty: From Law to Practice? -- 20 Years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Freedom is the New Common Narrative of Europe -- Reform of Financial Capitalism: What are...

The Schuman Report on the State of the Union is a work of reference which everyone now looks forward to reading every year. For decision makers and observers of European policy it is a source of original thought and ideas, underpinned by a strong requirement for quality. It is a tool for those...

Paul G. Buchanan and Kate Nicholls explore the political and economic fortunes of organised labour in five small open democracies between 1975 and 2000. Of particular interest is the role of labour market institutions, organisational histories, and trade union ideologies in shaping outcomes...