European Union Explained

"e;An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development"e; (Jennifer Yoder, Colby College). This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for anyone who needs a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the EU. This updated edition includes a new chapter on the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone. Andreas Staab offers basic terms and interpretive frameworks for understanding the evolution of the EU; the overall structure, purpose, and mandate of its main constituent divisions; and key policy areas, such as market unification and environmental policy. "e;Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages."e; Hugh Dykes, House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union"e;A fine introduction to the European Union and will appeal to a range of collections, from political science and business holdings to college-level collections strong in the media."e; Midwest Book Review