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OverviewThe European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organisation. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member states, going far beyond that found anywhere else in the world. On the other, it is currently in the throes of a phase of profound uncertainty about its viability and future.Showing how and why the EU has developed from 1950 to the present day, this Very Short Introduction covers a range of topics, including the Union's early history, the workings of its institutions and what they do, the interplay between 'eurosceptics' and federalists, and the role of the Union beyond Europe in international affairs and as a peace-keeper. In this fully updated fourth edition, Pinder and Usherwood cover the migrant crisis and the UK's decision to leave the Union, set in the context of a body that is now involved in most areas of public policy. Discussing how the EU continues to draw in new members, they conclude by considering the future of the Union and the choices and challenges that may lie ahead. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Pinder (Reader in Politics, University of Surrey) , Simon Usherwood (Formerly Honorary Professor at the College of Europe, and Chairman of the Federal Trust, London, United Kingdom)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 11.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 17.50cm Weight: 0.175kg ISBN: 9780198808855ISBN 10: 0198808852 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 25 January 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations List of boxes List of charts List of illustrations List of maps 1: What the EU is for 2: How the EU was made 3: How the EU is governed 4: Single market, single currency 5: Agriculture, regions, budget: conflicts over who gets what 6: Social policy, environmental policy 7: 'An area of freedom, security and justice' 8: A great civilian power...and more, or less? 9: The EU and the rest of Europe 10: The EU in the world 11: Much accomplished...but what next? References Further reading Glossary IndexReviewsThis slim little volume is quite simply the best place to start for anyone who aspires to understand the European Union. * Professor Anand Menon, Kings College and Director, UK in a Changing Europe * Author InformationSimon Usherwood is Reader in Politics at the University of Surrey, where he specialises in the study of euroscepticism, and in UK-EU relations. As well as publishing widely in these areas, he has also been a frequent contributor to public debate, through the media, social media and numerous public speaking events. Since 2016, he has been a Senior Fellow of the 'UK in a Changing Europe' programme. John Pinder was Honorary Professor at the College of Europe, and Chairman of the Federal Trust, London. He was the author of The Building of the European Union (Third edition, OUP, 1998). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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