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OverviewMaastricht and Beyond describes the negotiations that led up to the signature of the Treaty and its contraversial ratification, and places these events in their historical context. It analyses clearly the main provisions of the Treaty, including the three pillared structure, Economic and Monetary Union, common foreign and xecurity policy, home affairs and justice, and suggests how they will change both the working and eventually the character ogf the European Union. Finally it draws conclusion from the Maastricht process and suggests how the next revision of the Treary, scheduled for 1996, should build on what has been achieved so far as well as rectifying some if the weaknesses in the strucure and procedure s of European integration. It make sproposals for a constitutional settlement ehat would turn the Union into a fully-fledged federal democracy. All the contributors to the book have a deep practical and theoretical knowledge of the European Community. They take a generally positive, though far from uncritical view of the Treaty of Maastricht, and wish to see the new Union succeed in its objectives. The book is designed to deepen understanding of the European Union. It offers mnay new insights about the state of European ratification and will ne invauable for students taking courses on European and EC politics, especially at graduate level, politicians, diplomats, academics, journalists, lawyers, business people and national and EC officials. No other book in the English language gives such a comprehensive and up-to-date appraisal of the significance of the European Union, or goes so far to redress the widespread misconceptions about it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew Duff , John Pinder , Roy PrycePublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9780415108188ISBN 10: 0415108187 Pages: 326 Publication Date: 13 October 1994 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'For anybody who wants penetrating expert analysis, edited by three of Britain's most authoritative Euro-watchers, this is essential reading.' - Ian Davidson, The Financial Times 'The essays are short enough to be taken in quick individual doses; I can recommend one a day on retiring to bed. Your Euro-dreams (or nightmares) will therefore bare far more resemblance to reality.' - Jonathon Fryer, Liberator 'Experts in the field will find this a uniformly excellent commentary.' - Christopher Brewin, Journal of Common Market Studies 'For anybody who wants penetrating expert analysis, edited by three of Britain's most authoritative Euro-watchers, this is essential reading.' - Ian Davidson, The Financial Times 'The essays are short enough to be taken in quick individual doses; I can recommend one a day on retiring to bed. Your Euro-dreams (or nightmares) will therefore bare far more resemblance to reality.' - Jonathon Fryer, Liberator 'Experts in the field will find this a uniformly excellent commentary.' - Christopher Brewin, Journal of Common Market Studies Author InformationAndrew Duff is, respectively, Director, Chairman and Senior Research Fellow of The Federal Trust, the UK member of the Trans-European Policy Studies Association. The Trust was established in 1945 to study the theory and practice of federalism. The principal focus of its work has been the European Community and the place of the United Kingdom within it., John Pinder is, respectively, Director, Chairman and Senior Research Fellow of The Federal Trust, the UK member of the Trans-European Policy Studies Association. The Trust was established in 1945 to study the theory and practice of federalism. The principal focus of its work has been the European Community and the place of the United Kingdom within it., Roy Pryce is, respectively, Director, Chairman and Senior Research Fellow of The Federal Trust, the UK member of the Trans-European Policy Studies Association. The Trust was established in 1945 to study the theory and practice of federalism. The principal focus of its work has been the European Community and the place of the United Kingdom within it. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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