The European Union : an introduction / Mark Corner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corner, Mark, author.

Series:

Library of European studies ; 20.

Library of European studies ; 20

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union.

Physical Description:

xiii, 264 pages.

Place of Publication:

London : I.B. Tauris, 2014.

Summary:

The EU is one of the most notoriously complex international organisations. It is the only supranational organisation where nation-states agree to share sovereignty in some areas but not in others. At the heart of the EU debate across Europe are two opposing groups: one aims to devolve more sovereignty to the EU, with the aim of creating a European 'super-state' and the other wishes to devolve less, effectively relegating the EU to a mere discussion forum. In this accessible and engaging book, Mark Corner provides an essential introduction to the history and modern workings of the EU. Focusing on key themes in the union's development and the debates surrounding future enlargement, this book answers the key questions related to the EU and provides a one-stop shop for anyone curious about the future of Europe. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter 2 History 9

Chapter 3 Anatomy 51

Chapter 4 The single market 93

Chapter 5 Agriculture and aquaculture 123

Chapter 6 A Europe of regions 147

Chapter 7 External relations 169

Chapter 8 The greening of Europe? 197

Chapter 9 Conclusion 221.

ISBN:

9781780766850

1780766858

178076684X

9781780766843

OCLC:

870426379