The European Union: An Introduction

by Mark Corner

Overview

The EU is one of the most notoriously complex international organisations. It is the only supranational organisation where nation-states agree to share sovereignty in some areas but not in others. At the heart of the EU debate across Europe are two opposing groups: one aims to devolve more sovereignty to the EU, with the aim of creating a European 'super-state' and the other wishes to devolve less, effectively relegating the EU to a mere discussion forum. In this accessible and engaging book, Mark Corner provides an essential introduction to the history and modern workings of the EU. Focusing on key themes in the union's development and the debates surrounding future enlargement, this book answers the key questions related to the EU and provides a 'one-stop shop' for anyone curious about future of Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780766850
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Library of European Studies , #20
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Mark Corner is Lecturer at Hogeschool-Universiteit in Brussels and Guest Lecturer on the MA European Studies programme at University of Leuven. He is also a conferencier at the European Union, providing introductory talks on the various institutions and is the author of The Binding of Nations: From European Union to World Union.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Introduction and Outline of the Book

Chapter 2: History

Chapter 3: Anatomy

Chapter 4: The Single Market

Chapter 5: Agriculture and Aquaculture

Chapter 6: A Europe of Regions

Chapter 7: External relations

Chapter 8: The Greening of Europe?

Chapter 9: Conclusion