From EC to EU : an historical and political survey / Richard McAllister
- Bib ID:
- 2954986
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- McAllister, Richard, M.A
- Description:
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- London ; New York : Routledge, 1997
- xxvii, 254 p. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 0415142652 (hardback)
- 0415142660 (paperback)
- Summary:
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The evolution of the European Community and its transition to the European Union has been far from smooth or predictable. Assessing key episodes, such as France's decision to absent herself from the Council of Ministers in 1965 and the turbulent events of 1973, Richard McAllister explores the history of European integration from the 1950s to the ratification of the Treaty on European Union at Maastricht and beyond. Written in a pacey and engaging way, this study reveals the full inside story of the political manoeuvrings behind the development of the European Union. Drawing extensively on contemporary reactions, Richard McAllister demonstrates how unforseen crises and events have been as significant as the 'grand designs' in shaping the EC/U. In particular, he looks at the evolving debates in four areas: the organisation of the EC/U's different institutions; policy development; the international role of the EC/U; its geographical scope and membership.
This study is an important contribution to an understanding of the past, present and uncertain future of European integration.
- Full contents:
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- Introduction: A disputed community
- 1. Birth, childhood and adolescence
- 2. The Community at the end of the 1960s
- 3. From The Hague to Paris: 1969-72
- 4. 1973: A turbulent year
- 5. The mid 1970s: Locust years
- 6. 'Euro-sclerosis': The late 1970s and early 1980s
- 7. The mid 1980s: 'Single Market' and 'Single Act'
- 8. The late 1980s and the road to '1992'
- 9. Europe transformed again: 1989-93
- 10. 'Eppur si muove'?: 1994-6.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-245) and index.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- From European Community to European Union
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 1997
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