A Geography of the European Union / Edition 2

by John Cole

Overview

Can the European Union continue to grow and also converge?
Is uniformity within the union desirable?
The European Union has grown into a supranational entity formed from a mosaic of diverse regions. Its enlargement to encompass a number of Central European countries seems only a matter of time. With the EU's political and economic importance growing globally, the Union's influence is increasingly being felt within its Member States. A new geography is emerging with pressures to reduce regional disparities by a process of convergence.
A Geography of the European Union provides a comprehensive introduction to the European Union, its identity, problems and prospects. Focusing on the key issues of integration and enlargement, the authors examine the major economic, social, environmental and political aspects of the EU, both in terms of its individual regions and as a system of interdependent states that form the single EU entity. Assessment of controversial issues is frank: problems of unemployment, social stress, ageing and the place of women are covered objectively, prompting readers to form their own interpretations.
This completely revised and expanded 2nd Edition includes a wealth of new illustrations, data and analysis. Setting the EU within a broader European and global context, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the changing geography of the European Union and its place in a rapidly changing world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415143110
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/26/1997
Series:	Studies in the Social History of
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	422
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Cole, John Cole

Table of Contents

Introduction. The Organisation of the European Union. Population. Transport and Communication. Energy and Water Supply. Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing. Industry. Services. The Social Environment. The Environment. Regional Policies and Issues. Narrowing the Gaps in the EU. Enlargement of the EU. The European Union and the Rest of the World.

Editorial Reviews

Intended for use in the study of the European Union in a broader European and global context, this book examines geographic aspects of the Union's organization, population, transportation networks, energy and water supplies, agriculture, forestries, fisheries, industries, services, social structures, environment, regional differences, and relations with the rest of the world. The Union is seen to be moving towards greater unity. Includes numerous maps, tables of statistics, and b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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