The European Union
Politics and Policies
December 2007
Trade Paperback · 448 Pages
$44.00 U.S. · $51.00 CAN · £24.99 U.K. · €31.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780813343761
Westview Press
Trade Paperback · 448 Pages
$44.00 U.S. · $51.00 CAN · £24.99 U.K. · €31.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780813343761
Westview Press
Recommended for These Courses
- International Relations: Comparative Government
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- Political Science: Globalization
- Political Science: International Relations
Description
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.
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.
About the Author
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 in Britain. His recent publications include Comparative Politics in Transition and The European Superpower.