Overview

One of the most widely used introductions to the politics and policies of the European Union, and one of the few written specifically for American students, this new edition of John McCormick's book brings the remarkable story of European integration up to date. Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU, McCormick argues that the EU is one of the world's economic and political superpowers, has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans, and has helped the twenty-seven member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage. Unlike most other books on the EU, this text pays particular attention to the implications of the EU for the United States. Thoroughly revised and updated, with many new tables, figures, and boxes, and with several chapters completely rewritten, the fourth edition takes into account developments in the debate about the character and significance of the EU, changes to the structure of EU institutions, the implications of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements, and key policy developments.

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Author:   John McCormick
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Westview Press Inc
Edition:   4th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.542kg
ISBN:  

9780813343761

ISBN 10:   0813343763
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   25 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Part One: History * 1. What Is the European Union? * 2. Origins: The Postwar World * 3. Emergence: The Road from Paris * 4. Consolidation: To the Euro and Beyond Part Two: Institutions * 5. The European Commission * 6. The Council of Ministers * 7. The European Parliament * 8. The European Court of Justice * 9. The European Council and Specialized Agencies * 10. Representing Interests Part Three: Policies * 11. Public Policy in the EU * 12. Economic Policy * 13. Agricultural and Environmental Policy * 14. Cohesion Policy * 15. Foreign Policy * 16. The EU and the United States

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John McCormick is professor and chair of the department of political science at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, and a visiting research fellow at the University of Sussex.

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