The European Union: A Very Short Introduction

by Pinder, John; Usherwood, Simon

• ISBN13: 9780199233977
• ISBN10: 0199233977
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-10
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This Very Short Introduction explains the European Union in plain English. Fully updated for 2007 to include controversial and current topics such as the Euro currency, the EU's enlargement, and its role in ongoing world affairs, this accessible guide shows how and why the EU has developedfrom 1950 to the present. Covering a range of topics from the Union's early history and the ongoing interplay between 'eurosceptics' and federalists, to the single market, agriculture, and the environment, the authors examine the successes and failures of the EU, and explain the choices that lieahead in the 21st century.

Author Biography

John Pinder, OBE, is an Honorary Professor at the College of Europe, Bruges and Natolin, and Chairman of the Federal Trust, London.
Simon Usherwood is Lecturer in Political, International, and Policy Studies at the University of Surrey.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

List of boxes

List of charts

List of illustrationsList of maps

What the EU is for

How the EU was made

How the EU is governed

Single market, single currency

Agriculture, regions, budget+

Social policy, environmental policy

'An area of freedom, security, and justice'

A great civilian power or more, or less?

The EU and Europe

The EU and the world

So far so good but what next?

Further reading

Chronology

Glossary

Memberships of European Organizations

Index

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