* Offers a succinct but intellectually challenging overview of EU law for students * Written by the same author team as the popular Understanding Law * Provides an accessible and stimulating analysis of EU law * Examines the position that the citizen occupies within the modern EU * Considers the impact of EU law on individuals, their working lives and their position in the political process * Provides a clear introduction and thorough understanding of the way the EU has developed and the current challenges it faces