Understanding the European Union A Concise Introduction

Name: Understanding the European Union A Concise Introduction
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ISBN: 9780333948675

ISBN-10: 033394867X

ISBN-13: 9780333948675

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: John McCormick

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Rather than focusing on a single area of the EU, or on detailed coverage of its institutions or policies, McCormick's new book introduces all aspects of European integration, combining a clear and thematic narrative with essential facts and figures.

Book details

List price: $32.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date: 5/31/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



List of Boxes, Tables, Figures and Maps


List of Abbreviations


Introduction


Acknowledgements



What is the European Union?


The international system


Confederalism


Federalism


The logic of integration


Functionalism


Neofunctionalism


Regional integration around the world


The Americas


Asia


The Middle East


Africa


Conclusions



The Idea of Europe


The changing identity of Europe


Where is Europe?


Europe today


Political structures


Administrative structures


Economic structures


Conclusions



The Evolution of the EU


Domestic and international background


First steps towards integration (1945-58)


The European Economic Community (1958-86)


Economic and social integration (1979-92)


From Community to Union (1992-)


Conclusions



The Institutions of the EU


A constitution for Europe


The European Commission


The Council of Ministers


The European Parliament


The European Court of Justice


The European Council


Conclusions



The EU and the Member States


The changing identities of the member states


Understanding the policy process


The politics of the budget


The changing character of the EU


Conclusions



The EU and its Citizens


The democratic deficit


The people's Europe


Participation and representation


European elections


Referenda


Interest groups


Improving accountability


Conclusions



Economic Policy


The single market


Physical barriers


Fiscal barriers


Technical barriers


Effects of the single market


Rights of residence


Joint ventures and corporate mergers


A European transport system


Open skies over Europe


Inside the euro zone


Conclusions



Improving the Quality of Life


Building an even playing field


Agricultural policy


Regional policy


Social policy


Environmental policy


Conclusions



The EU and the World


Building a European foreign policy


Towards a European defence policy


Europe as an economic power


Relations with the United States


Relations with eastern Europe


Development cooperation