The European Union since 1945

by Blair, Alasdair

• ISBN13: 9780582423930
• ISBN10: 0582423937
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-25
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

General 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.

Author Biography

Alasdair Blair is Jean Monnet Chair and Reader in International Relations at Coventry University.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the series	ix
Acknowledgements	x
Maps	xi
Preface	xvii
Abbreviations	xviii
The Enlargement of the EU	xx
Chronology	xxi
PART ONE: BACKGROUND	1	(8)
1. THE PROBLEM OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION	3	(6)
PART TWO: ANALYSIS	9	(76)
2. THE ROAD TO ROME: 1945-57	11	(14)
The Emergence of European Unity	11	(4)
The Hague Congress	15	(1)
The Coal and Steel Community	16	(4)
The Failure of the European Defence Community	20	(3)
The Treaties of Rome	23	(2)
3. CONSTRUCTING THE COMMUNITY: 1958-68	25	(12)
Institutional Design	25	(2)
Policies and Competencies	27	(3)
The Nationalist Backlash	30	(7)
4. FROM OPTIMISM TO INDECISION: 1969-79	37	(13)
The Spirit of the Hague	37	(3)
The Enlarged Community	40	(4)
Britain's Indecision	44	(3)
Eurosclerosis	47	(3)
5. RENEWED PROGRESS: 1980-89	50	(14)
Transatlantic Difficulties	51	(1)
Britain's Budgetary Question	52	(2)
Creating the Single Market	54	(5)
The Single European Act	59	(2)
The Road to 1992	61	(3)
6. THE TRANSFORMATION OF EUROPE: 1990-2004	64	(21)
Europe's Changing Map	65	(3)
The Maastricht Treaty	68	(5)
Enlarging the EU	73	(2)
Treaty of Amsterdam	75	(3)
Treaty of Nice	78	(2)
The Fifth Enlargement and Constitutional Reform	80	(5)
PART THREE: ASSESSMENT	85	(6)
7. THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION	87	(4)
PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS	91	(44)
Glossary	135	(8)
Who's Who	143	(4)
Further Reading	147	(6)
References	153	(2)
Index	155