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Understanding the European Union

A Concise Introduction
7th edition
John McCormick
Macmillan International Higher Education
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The 7th edition of this best-selling textbook provides a broad-ranging but concise introduction to the EU,
covering all major aspects of the European project. This edition takes full account of the current challenges
faced by the EU, including the ongoing difficulties in the Eurozone and the rise of euroscepticism, which
culminated spectacularly in Britain’s decision to leave the Union in 2016. Fully updated throughout,
McCormick continues to clearly and succinctly cover the history and institutions of the EU; the underlying
principles of European integration; the impact of the EU on its member states and citizens; and the dynamics
and effects of EU policies. Going beyond simplifying and summarising key points, McCormick also covers the
nuances of principles, politics and policies that are often lost in concise introductory texts. While this text
would naturally suit Political Science and International Relations students, McCormick realises that the EU is
both a global political actor and the wealthiest marketplace in the world, which means the EU must be studied
from...

TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

1. What is the European Union?  Principles of the European systematically analysed and
2. The Idea of Europe explained to the readerInstitutions and policy, and
3. The Evolution of the EU their impact upon the Union and its citizens, are
4. The European Institutions covered at depthThe whole text is contextualised with
5. The EU and its Citizens in history of European integration
6. The EU Policy Process
7. Economic Policy
8. Internal Policies
9. External Policies
10. Conclusions