The Emerging European Union

by David M. Wood, Birol A. Yeşilada

Praised for its writing style, organization, and attention to historical detail, this thoroughly updated new edition presents readers with a comprehensive analysis of the history, framework, and agenda of the European Union. Raising a variety of important issues, the book focuses on the uniqueness of the European Union as an organization and helps readers to critically consider its future. For those interested in European politics.

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Brian]

The Emerging European Union provides an excellent overview of the various branches that make up the Union and how they came into existence. This is the standard textbook for studying the European Union so it covers the basic without going into exhaustive detail. It provides an excellent bibliography at the conclusion of each chapter for further reading. The book takes the reader through the history then into the various branches of government followed by specific topics. These topics range from how the EU responds to environmental concerns, trade negotiations and common foreign policy and security goals. Overall it is well written and an excellent start for anyone who wishes to learn more about the EU.

[Michael]

Another college book I've re-read in an effort to more thoroughly address topics of my bavhelor's work without the pressure of time and ensuing hasty skims and scans.

This edition was published in 2004, and time has certainly passed. Therefore this was a useful review of the EU's history, but still leaves many questions unanswered as to its current state and structure. Obviously, the world has changed rapidly this past decade.