The European Union: Politics and Policies - Softcover

McCormick, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813343763 ISBN 13: 9780813343761

Publisher: Westview Press, 2007

Synopsis

One of the most widely used introductions to the politics and policies of the European Union, and one of the few written specifically for American students, this new edition of John McCormick's book brings the remarkable story of European integration up to date. Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU, McCormick argues that the EU is one of the world's economic and political superpowers, has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans, and has helped the twenty-seven member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage. Unlike most other books on the EU, this text pays particular attention to the implications of the EU for the United States. Thoroughly revised and updated, with many new tables, figures, and boxes, and with several chapters completely rewritten, the fourth edition takes into account developments in the debate about the character and significance of the EU, changes to the structure of EU institutions, the implications of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements, and key policy developments.

About this title

About the Author:

John McCormick is professor and Chair of political science at the Indianapolis campus of Indiana University, and a former visiting professor at the Centre for European Studies at Exeter University in Britain. His interests focus on comparative politics, environmental policy, and the European Union. Recent publications include Environmental Policy in the European Union and Comparative Politics in Transition.

Review:

"'This is the best introductory text on the policies and politics of the EU that I have come across...It deserves to be widely adopted as essential course reading'. Political Studies"

About this edition

• Publisher: Westview Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0813343763
• ISBN 13: 9780813343761
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 448