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OverviewGeneral Editors: Clive Emsley and Gordon Martel The European Union has an important significance for the governance of the member states within it, and a wider impact on external policy developments. It is a unique body whose influence permeates beyond its own borders. In this book, Alasdair Blair provides an up-to-date account of the history of European integration from its emergence at the end of Word War II until the negotiation of the Constitutional Treaty in 2004. Adopting a chronological approach, Blair examines the economic and political factors that have shaped the process of European integration. Written in a clear, jargon-free and accessible style, the book explores: - the problem of European integration and expansion- the relationship between the European Union and its member states - the institutional evolution of the European Union- methods of decision making- key policies of the European Union - the future direction of the European Union Also including key features such as a comprehensive primary documents section, a Glossary of Terms, a Who's Who of key personalities, a detailed chronology, a Bibliography and Guide to Further Reading, this book is an essential guide to understanding the relevance of the European Union in the 21st century. ALASDAIR BLAIR is Jean Monnet Chair and Reader in International Relations at Coventry University. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alasdair BlairPublisher: Pearson Education Limited Imprint: Longman Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 16.00cm Weight: 0.316kg ISBN: 9780582423930ISBN 10: 0582423937 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 03 March 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9781408234525 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsPrefaceAbbreviationsThe Enlargement of the EUIllustrationsChronologyPART ONE: BACKGROUND 1. The Problem Of European IntegrationPART TWO: HISTORICAL ANALYSIS 2. The Road To Rome: 1945-1957 3. Constructing The Community: 1958-1968 4. From Optimism To Indecision: 1969-1979 5. Renewed Progress: 1980-19896. The Transformation Of Europe: 1990-2004PART THREE: ASSESSMENT7. The Future Of European Integration PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS GlossaryWho's Who Further Reading References IndexReviews'The author is balanced in his presentation of the controversies surrounding the organisation and its future.' Dr James Munson, Contemporary Review, Volume 287, No 1677, October 2005 '...the most concise and accurate description of the development of European institutions and their policies.' '...a welcome contribution to the historical research on European integration. It provides a crisp and accessible overview of the major developments that will be enjoyed by its readers.' Michael J. Steffens, Political Studies Review, Volume 4, Number 2, May 2006 The clear accessible chapters, documents and timeline are designed to be accessible and helpful for the reader The European Union Since 1945 should be read by undergraduates in introductory EU courses, policy practitioners who are interested in how the European project developed over time, and by the intelligent general reader. This is an excellent example of how an accessible textbook with crucial supporting documents should be written, documented and presented.' Neil Winn, European Foreign Affairs Review 11: 281-290,2006 'The author is balanced in his presentation of the controversies surrounding the organisation and its future.' Dr James Munson, Contemporary Review, Volume 287, No 1677, October 2005 '...the most concise and accurate description of the development of European institutions and their policies.' '...a welcome contribution to the historical research on European integration. It provides a crisp and accessible overview of the major developments that will be enjoyed by its readers.' Michael J. Steffens, Political Studies Review, Volume 4, Number 2, May 2006 The clear accessible chapters, documents and timeline are designed to be accessible and helpful for the reader The European Union Since 1945 should be read by undergraduates in introductory EU courses, policy practitioners who are interested in how the European project developed over time, and by the intelligent general reader. This is an excellent example of how an accessible textbook with crucial supporting documents should be written, documented and presented.' Neil Winn, European Foreign Affairs Review 11: 281-290,2006 Author InformationAlasdair Blair is Jean Monnet Chair and Reader in International Relations at Coventry University He is the author of The Longman Companion to the EU since 1945 and Along with Anthony Forster is co-author of Britain's European Foreign Policy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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