“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

“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

“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

“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

“This book covers all the essential topics related to the EU . . . . Recommended. General readers, all undergraduate students.July 2009”
 — Choice

“This thoroughly updated edition of an accessible introduction to the EU provides useful background for coursework, and is an ideal tool for scholars and professionals in government, business, the media, or the nonprofit sector.”

“This quick and accessible overview of the structure, history, and policies of the European Union is a valuable tool for scholars and professionals alike. "An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union's development." —Jennifer Yoder, Colby College”

“This brief and accessible introduction to the EU is ideal for anyone in need of a concise overview of its structure, history, and policies. This updated edition includes a new chapter on the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone.”

“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

“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

“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