Understanding The European Union

Despite the plethora of textbooks available on the European Union and the wide range of interdisciplinary and non-specialist courses on which it is studied, there has, surprisingly, until now been no single text providing concise coverage of all its major dimensions and implications. Rather than focusing just on the history or the politics or the economics of the EU or on detailed coverage of its institutions and/or policies, John McCormick's new book introduces all aspects of European integration combining a very clear and accessible thematic narrative with boxed summaries of a wide range of essential facts and figures.

Mirjam Van Bergen

Clear and concise-easily accessible-exactly what we need

About The Author:

John McCormick is Associate Professor of Political Science, Indiana University/Purdue University.

Table Of Contents:

1What is the European Union?12The idea of Europe273The evolution of the EU524The institutions of the EU795The EU and the member states1086The EU and its citizens1317Economic policy1578Improving the quality of life1819The EU and the world208AppA chronology of European integration, 1944-2004237

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Understanding the European Union

Mirjam Van Bergen

Clear and concise-easily accessible-exactly what we need.

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Aimed at students and the general reader, this text presents an introduction to how the European Union works. McCormick (political science, Indiana U.) takes a broad view of European integration while addressing such topics as the motives behind international cooperation, the relationship between the EU and its member states, and the Common Agricultural Policy. The second edition also examines recent developments such as the Treaty of Nice, the adoption of the euro, and the upcoming enlargement to central and eastern Europe. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)