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OverviewWhat has been the impact of the EU on UK central government? This book explores the 'Europeanisation' of the work of civil servants and ministers and how they engage with the EU. Drawing on fresh empirical evidence, the volume offers the first comprehensive analysis of the spreading impact of European integration across government. The study is placed in the context of political divisions over the EU but outlines the often neglected way in which the EU has transformed the business of government. It charts the process from the Macmillan government's 1961 application to join the European Communities through to the end of Blair's premiership. The book examines the character and timing of responses across government, covering the core government departments and also those more recently affected, such as the Ministry of Defence. The authors argue that central government has organized itself efficiently to deal with the demands of EU membership despite the often controversial party political divisions over Europe. However, in placing their findings in comparative context they conclude that the effectiveness of UK governments in the EU has been less striking. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon Bulmer , Martin Burch , Dimitris Papadimitriou , Simon BulmerPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9780719055164ISBN 10: 0719055164 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 01 April 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational 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 ContentsList of boxes List of figures List of tables Preface List of abbreviations 1. Setting the scene 2. The Europeanisation of UK central government: analytical challenges 3. The EU framework for UK policy-making 4. Approaching Europe: Europeanisation and accession 5. The management of EU business in Whitehall: the hub 6. The European Union and ‘inner core’ departments 7. The European Union and the ‘outer core’ 8. Understanding the impact of Europe 9. Whitehall in comparative context 10. Conclusion References Index -- .ReviewsAuthor InformationSimon Bulmer is Professor of European Politics at the University of Sheffield. Martin Burch is Professor of Government at the University of Manchester Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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