The European Union
Politics and Policies
5th Edition
Published on 6. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-8133-4898-8 (ISBN)
Description
Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the European Union, John McCormick and Jonathan Olsen argue 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 its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage. Unlike most other books on the European Union, 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, the fifth edition of The European Union 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 recent rounds of enlargement, the Lisbon Treaty, the origins and nature of the crisis in the Eurozone, and key policy developments.
Thoroughly revised and updated, with many new tables, figures, and boxes, the fifth edition of The European Union 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 recent rounds of enlargement, the Lisbon Treaty, the origins and nature of the crisis in the Eurozone, and key policy developments.
Reviews / Votes
"One needn't have a thorough grounding in EU issues to appreciate this title, which is directed to the U.S. market and covers details Americans may not know. Two professors cover all of the basics of EU processes and problems, and provide a strong study that will enhance any understanding of the history and current state of affairs of the EU." -The Midwest Book Review Praise for previous editions: "The previous editions of John McCormick's text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU's enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq." -Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University "This is the best introductory text on the policies and politics of the EU that I have come across, being user-friendly, comprehensive, and representing very good value for money...It deserves to be widely adopted as essential course reading." -Political Studies "Provides a richly detailed and clearly written guide to this complex political system that is both comprehensive and filled with analytical insight. It will be as useful and interesting to scholars of the EU as it is accessible to students." -David R. Cameron, Yale UniversityMore details
Edition
5th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8133-4898-8 (9780813348988)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
John McCormick is Professor of European Union Politics and Director of Graduate Studies in the department of political science at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Jonathan Olsen is a professor in the department of politics, philosophy, and law at the University of Wisconsin Parkside.
Content
Contents: Introduction PART I: HISTORY 1 What Is the European Union? Chapter Overview The Role of the State How Did the EU Evolve? What Has the EU Become? Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 2 Origins: The Road from Paris Chapter Overview The Taming of Europe Economic Reconstruction and the Marshall Plan Security and the Cold War Opening Moves: Coal and Steel (1950--53) Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 3 Emergence: To the Single Market and Beyond Chapter Overview From Paris to Rome (1955--58) Integration Takes Root (1958--68) The Role of the United States Enlargement: Looking North and South (1960--86) Toward Economic and Monetary Union (1969--93) Completing the Single Market (1983--93) Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 4 Consolidation and Crisis: Maastricht, Lisbon, and the Eurozone Chapter Overview From Community to Union (1970--93) The Euro Arrives (1995--2002) Changes to the Treaties: Amsterdam and Nice (1997--2001) Shock Waves from Iraq (2003--05) More Enlargement: Looking East (1994--2013) From Lisbon to the Eurozone Crisis (2001--) Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes PART II: INSTITUTIONS 5 The European Commission Chapter Overview Evolution Structure How the Commission Works Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 6 The Council of the European Union Chapter Overview Evolution Structure How the Council Works Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 7 The European Parliament Chapter Overview Evolution Structure How Parliament Works Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 8 The European Court of Justice Chapter Overview Evolution Structure Sources of European Union Law How the Court Works Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 9 The European Council and Other Institutions Chapter Overview Evolution Structure How the Council Works Specialized Agencies Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 10 Representing Public Opinion Chapter Overview An Emerging European Identity Referendums European Elections Political Groups Interest Groups Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes PART III: POLICIES 11 Public Policy in the EU Chapter Overview The Policy Cycle Features of the Policy Process The Budget Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 12 Economic and Monetary Policy Chapter Overview The Single Market and Europe 2020 Justice and Home Affairs The Euro Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 13 Cohesion and Other Internal Policies Chapter Overview Building a Level Playing Field Social Policy Education and Languages Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 14 Agricultural and Environmental Policy Chapter Overview Agricultural Policy Environmental Policy Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 15 External Relations Chapter Overview Toward a Common Foreign Policy Toward a Common Security Policy Trade Policy Developments in the Neighborhood: Eastern Europe and Russia Relations with a Rising Power: EU--China Relations Development Cooperation Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes 16 The EU and the United States Chapter Overview The Changing International System The Transatlantic Relationship A Litany of Disputes Explaining the Differences Questions to Consider Further Reading Notes Conclusions Notes Glossary Appendix 1 Chronology of European Integration Appendix 2 Sources of Information Index