The European Union - A Very Short Introduction
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| Verlag | Oxford University Press |
| Auflage | 2018 |
| Seiten | 208 |
| Format | 11,2 x 17,5 x 1,1 cm |
| Print PDF | |
| Gewicht | 156 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| Reihe | Very Short Introduction |
| ISBN-10 | 0198808852 |
| EAN | 9780198808855 |
| Bestell-Nr | 19880885EA |
Fully updated to include the migrant crisis, the UK's decision to leave the Union, and the state of the Euro currency, this accessible Very Short Introduction shows how and why the EU has developed, how its institutions works, and what it does - from the single market to the Euro, and from agriculture to peace-keeping and the environment.
The European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organisation. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member states, going far beyond that found anywhere else in the world. On the other, it is currently in the throes of a phase of profound uncertainty about its viability and future.
Showing how and why the EU has developed from 1950 to the present day, this Very Short Introduction covers a range of topics, including the Union's early history, the workings of its institutions and what they do, the interplay between 'eurosceptics' and federalists, and the role of the Union beyond Europe in international affairs and as a peace-keeper.
In this fully updated fourth edition, Pinder and Usherwood cover the migrant crisis and the UK's decision to leave the Union, set in the context of a body that is now involved in most areas of public policy. Discussing how the EU continues to draw in new m embers, they conclude by considering the future of the Union and the choices and challenges that may lie ahead.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Preface
Abbreviations
List of boxes
List of charts
List of illustrations
List of maps
1: What the EU is for
2: How the EU was made
3: How the EU is governed
4: Single market, single currency
5: Agriculture, regions, budget: conflicts over who gets what
6: Social policy, environmental policy
7: 'An area of freedom, security and justice'
8: A great civilian power...and more, or less?
9: The EU and the rest of Europe
10: The EU in the world
11: Much accomplished...but what next?
References
Further reading
Glossary
Index
Rezension:
This slim little volume is quite simply the best place to start for anyone who aspires to understand the European Union. Professor Anand Menon, Kings College and Director, UK in a Changing Europe
