European Union: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Fully updated to include the new Treaty of Lisbon, this is the best short and accessible introduction to the politics of the European Union, written by one of the world's most well-known authorities in the area. Ideal starting reading for students and the general reader, it explains in clear jargon-free language:

the EU's development to date

how the EU works, and why it works this way

the EU's major policies

the EU's biggest problems and controversies

the EU's likely evolution in the coming years.

The new edition builds on the strengths of the previous edition and now includes extra material on:

the Treaty of Lisbon

the EU's development since 2003, including its enlargements in 2004 and 2007

recent EU policies and rule changes

the EU's role in the world.

Key features to help learning and understanding are:

boxed descriptions of key issues and events

a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter

a glossary of key terms, concepts and people

helpful appendices about the EU's member states and good internet sources.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Evolution of European Integration 3. Institutions and Decision-making in the European Union 4. Key Policies of the European Union 5. Current Controversies in European Integration 6. Which Future for the European Union? Glossary Appendix I: Internet Sources of Information Appendix II: List of Member States, with Voting Weights and Number of MEPs

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Basics
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Alex Warleigh-Lack
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-41467-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > EU & European institutions Promotions Books > Promotion > Routledge Politics
LSN:	0-415-41467-9
Barcode:	9780415414678

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