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ISBN
9780253223036

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253223032
ISBN-13
9780253223036
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99502012

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
European Union Explained : Institutions, Actors, Global Impact
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Topic
International Relations / General, International / General, International Relations / Diplomacy
Publication Year
2011
Features
New Edition
Genre
Political Science, Business & Economics
Author
Andreas Staab
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-050626
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Covers all the essential topics related to the EU."-- Choice , reviewing a previous edition or volume "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development."--Jennifer Yoder, Colby College "Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages."--Hugh Dykes, House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union "A wonderful exposition of the European Union."--Ambassador Donato Chiarini, European Commission "Very informative, comprehensive and well constructed."--Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia "Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed."--Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia "Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages."--Hugh Dykes, House of Lords Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union "The European Union Explained offers 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. October 2011"-- Midwest Book Review "This book covers all the essential topics related to the EU . . . . Recommended. General readers, all undergraduate students.July 2009"-- Choice "The value of [this] third edition is its recounting and integration of recent events, placing news in a context that is often absent on the Internet. An excellent resource for college students at all levels and a must for European studies scholars and researchers. . . . Highly recommended."-- Choice "Covers all the essential topics related to the EU."-- Choice "The European Union Explained offers 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."-- Midwest Book Review, Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed.--Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia, "A wonderful exposition of the European Union." -- Ambassador Donato Chiarini, European Commission "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." Jennifer Yoder, Colby College "Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed." Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia, "Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages." -- Hugh Dykes, House of Lords Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union, "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." Jennifer Yoder, Colby College, "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." -Jennifer Yoder, Colby College, "The European Union Explained offers 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." -- Midwest Book Review, October 2011, Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages., The European Union Explained offers 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., "The European Union Explained offers 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." -Midwest Book Review, October 2011, The value of [this] third edition is its recounting and integration of recent events, placing news in a context that is often absent on the Internet. An excellent resource for college students at all levels and a must for European studies scholars and researchers. . . . Highly recommended., "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." -- Jennifer Yoder, Colby College, "Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages." -Hugh Dykes, House of Lords Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union, "A wonderful exposition of the European Union." -- Ambassador Donato Chiarini, European Commission"An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." Jennifer Yoder, Colby College"Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed." Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia, "Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed." -Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia, "Very informative, comprehensive, and well constructed." -- Ljerka Mintas Hodak, former Minister of Education, Government of the Republic of Croatia, This book covers all the essential topics related to the EU . . . . Recommended. General readers, all undergraduate students.July 2009
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
341.242/2
Edition Description
New Edition
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments List of Acronyms List of Tables Part 1. The Evolution of the European Union 1. Parameters of European Integration 2. Enlargement Part 2. Institutions 3. The European Commission 4. The European Council 5. The Council of Ministers 6. The European Parliament 7. The European Court of Justice 8. Checks and Balances Part 3. Policies 9. The Single Market and Competition 10. Regional Policy and Cohesion 11. The Common Agricultural Policy 12. Economic and Monetary Union 13. Justice and Home Affairs 14. Common Foreign and Security Policy 15. Trade and the Common Commercial Policy 16. Environment Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for scholars and professionals in government, business, the media, or the nonprofit sector who need a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the EU. This new edition also provides useful background reading for advanced high school and college courses and for those planning overseas study, work, or research. 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. The entire text has been thoroughly updated to incorporate information about key actors, terms, and new developments, and a new chapter on environmental policy has been added., The entire text has been thoroughly updated to incorporate information about key actors, terms, and new developments, and a new chapter on environmental policy has been added.
LC Classification Number
JN30.S713 2011

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