The European Union since 1945 - Softcover

Blair, Alasdair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582423937 ISBN 13: 9780582423930

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

The European Union since 1945  provides a general survey of European intergration, from its emergence at the end of World War II to the negotiation of the Constitutional Treaty in 2004 and enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe.  Adopting a chronological approach, the book examines the economic and political factors that have shaped the process of European Integration, and as a consequence the transfer of power away from member states, have been primarily the result of decisions taken by the member states themselves.

Suitable for undergraduate courses on the EU taken as part of the European Studies, History, Politics, International Relations or Law degree.

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From the Back Cover:

General Editors: Clive Emsley and Gordon Martel

 

The European Union has an important significance for the governance of the member states within it, and a wider impact on external policy developments. It is a unique body whose influence permeates beyond its own borders. In this book, Alasdair Blair provides an up-to-date account of the history of European integration from its emergence at the end of Word War II until the negotiation of the Constitutional Treaty in 2004.

 

Adopting a chronological approach, Blair examines the economic and political factors that have shaped the process of European integration.  Written in a clear, jargon-free and accessible style, the book explores:

·         the problem of European integration and expansion

·         the relationship between the European Union and its member states

·         the institutional evolution of the European Union

·         methods of decision making

·         key policies of the European Union

·         the future direction of the European Union

 

 

Also including key features such as a comprehensive primary documents section, a Glossary of Terms, a Who¿s Who of key personalities, a detailed chronology, a Bibliography and Guide to Further Reading, this book is an essential guide to understanding the relevance of the European Union in the 21st century.

 

 

ALASDAIR BLAIR is Jean Monnet Chair and Reader in International Relations at Coventry University.

 

About the Author:

Alasdair Blair is Jean Monnet Chair and Reader in International Relations at Coventry University He is the author of The Longman Companion to the EU since 1945 and Along with Anthony Forster is co-author of Britain's European Foreign Policy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0582423937
• ISBN 13: 9780582423930
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200