A quick and accessible guide to the EU
"An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." —Jennifer Yoder, Colby College
"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
"This book covers all the essential topics related to the EU . . . . Recommended. General readers, all undergraduate students." —Choice , July 2009
The European Union Explained provides a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the European Union. Anyone who needs a quick and accessible introduction to the EU—including scholars and professionals in government, business, media, or the nonprofit sector—will find this volume a valuable tool. Ideal for advanced high school and college text use, it is also useful background reading for those planning overseas study, work, or research. Drawing on many years of teaching and consulting, 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.
Andreas Staab is founder and director of the European Policy Information Centre (EPIC), a London-based training agency on the European Union. He is author of National Identity in Eastern Germany as well as articles on citizenship, democracy, and European politics. He lives in London, England.
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Distribution: World
Publication date: 8/31/2009
