Politics in the European Union

by Stephen George and Ian Bache

Providing a full account of the process of European integration and of the nature of the European Union (EU), this book offers a highly useful, broad introduction, with full sections on theory, history, member states, institutions, and policies. It distinguishes itself from similar texts with its analysis of the main academic debates on the EU, including intergovernmentalism vs. supranationlism, issues of legitimacy, and the impact of globalization...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019878225X
• ISBN13: 9780198782254
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

well written introduction - and nice to look at as well

George and Bache provide a very readable and informative overview of all the main questions connected with the EU. The layout is particularly well done and enhances the effectiveness of the text. The authors start with a discussion of the main actors in the EU (Commission, Council, Parliament, Commitee of the Regions and Economic and Social Commitee) but also include such timely topics as the question of legitimacy or the concept of multilevel governance and other theoretical approaches to European integration. A separate chapter focuses on organised interests. In part 2 the authors provide a well-structured overview of relevant policy areas. All in all, this book can be recommended as a well written introduction to European (EU) studies.