The European Community

This is a study of the European Community and the UK's present and future role in it. The author concentrates on the ideas, trends and developments rather than upon creating a factual reference book on the subject. It is written from the viewpoint that the UK would benefit from a commitment to the EC. This is not, as will be apparent to the reader, a neutral book. It is written from the viewpoint that, although it has its faults, the Community has major achievements to its credit and that the United Kingdom would benefit from a more wholehearted commitment to it. The Community would be better for such a commitment. The age of the nation state is on the wane; the future lies in co-operation and pooled sovereignty.