The European Union - New Edition: A Critical Guide - Softcover

McGiffen, Steven P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745325068 ISBN 13: 9780745325064

Publisher: Pluto Press, 2005

Synopsis

Praise for the first edition: 'A clear and compact overview of the different policy areas of the European Union.' Dusnieuws 'McGiffen writes with great clarity and an accessible prose style. He includes the key facts, but is concise enough to ensure that he is never boring. . . . This is an invaluable book.' These Tides 'For those that want a concise guide to the Brussels maze, written as though people matter, McGiffen's book is a unique starting point and a key read.' Red Pepper The political dynamics of the European Union can often appear confusing, shrouded as they are in complex legislative processes. This book offers a clear and thorough critical introduction to the origins, development and current direction of the EU, and pinpoints the major policy debates animating decision-makers. This revised and updated edition offers a well-illustrated analysis of each of the EU's major policy areas, and covers arguments both for and against the EU. McGiffen explores subjects including enlargement, internal and external security, the Euro, trade, the environment, employment, transport and regional policy. He explains how and why the debate about membership is frequently and falsely presented as if it were a conflict between 'nationalism' and 'internationalism', and argues instead that the EU is merely one of a number of possible solutions to the the economic and political problems facing Europe. Published in association with Spectre.

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About the Author

Steven P. McGiffen was a writer and translator based at the American Graduate School in Paris. He worked for the United Left Group in the European Parliament, as an advisor to the Socialist Party of the Netherlands and as editor of Spectre. He is the author of Biotechnology, Poisoned Spring and The European Union.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745325068
• ISBN 13: 9780745325064
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240