Plant biochemistry / edited by James Bonner, Joseph E. Varner

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910912199303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York [etc.], : Academic Press, 1976
• ISBN: 0121148602
• Edizione: [3. ed]
• Descrizione fisica: XVI, 925 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
• Disciplina: 581.192
• Locazione: FAGBC
• Collocazione: A CHI 241
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia

European Union council presidencies : a comparative perspective / / edited by Ole Elgstrom

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910970827403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2003
• ISBN: 1-134-39043-2; 1-280-07313-6; 0-203-40096-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (220 p.)
• Collana: Routledge advances in European politics ; ; 13
• Classificazione: 89.72
• Altri autori (Persone): ElgströmOle <1950->
• Disciplina: 341.242/2
• Soggetti: European Union countries Politics and government
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; European Union Council Presidencies; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Notes on contributors; Preface and ; acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 The agenda-shaping powers of the Council Presidency; 3 'The honest broker'? The Council Presidency as a mediator; 4 The Council Presidency and external representation; 5 The Netherlands' Presidency of 1997: between ambition and modesty; 6 The British Presidency of 1998: New Labour, new tone?; 7 The Finnish Presidency of 1999: pragmatism and the promotion of Finland's position in Europe; 8 The French Presidency of 2000: an arrogant leader?9 The Swedish Presidency of 2001: a reflection of Swedish identity; 10 The Belgian Presidency of 2001: cautious leadership as trademark; 11 The Spanish Presidencies of 1989, 1995 and 2002: from commitment to reluctance towards European integration; 12 Conclusion: rationalist and sociological perspectives on the Council Presidency; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This book describes, analyses, explains and compares the role performance of different presidencies. The expert and international authors ask why member states have different approaches and play the role differently, prioritising different functions and using a variety of strategies to realise their aspirations. The book consists of three parts i) describes the functions of the presidency, ii) compares nine different presidencies and iii) a concluding section comparing media images, and summaries looking at member state characteristics and behaviour.