The European Union : a very short introduction / Simon Usherwood and John Pinder

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Usherwood, Simon McDougall, author.

Pinder, John, author.

Series:

Very short introductions.

Very short introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations, maps.

Edition:

4th edn.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]

Summary:

The European Union (EU) is a unique political organization. Illustrating how and why it has developed from 1950 to the present day, "The European Union: A Very Short Introduction" covers a range of topics, including the EU’s early history, the workings of its institutions and what they do, the interplay between ‘eurosceptics’ and federalists, and the role of the EU beyond Europe in international affairs and as a peace-keeper. This new edition covers the migrant crisis, the UK’s decision to leave the EU, and how the EU continues to attract new members. It concludes by considering the future of the EU, and the choices and challenges that may lie ahead. -- From publisher's description.

Contents:

What the EU is for

How the EU was made

- How the EU is governed

Single market, single currency

Agriculture, regions, budget: conflicts over who gets what

Social policy, environmental policy

"An area of freedom, security and justice"

A great civilian power, and more... or less?

The EU and the rest of Europe

The EU in the world

Much accomplished... but what next?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780192536846

0192536842

9780192536853

0192536850