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Author:   John McCormick (Indiana University, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781350517196

ISBN 10:   1350517194
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   05 February 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

PART 1: History and Ideas Introduction 01. Understanding Integration 02. What is the European Union? 03. Who are the Europeans? 04. First Steps (1944-58) 05. Building the Community (1958-95) 06. From Community to Union (1989-2005) 07. Crisis and Opportunity (2004-present) 08. The Treaties 09. The Member States PART 2: POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 10. The European Commission 11. The Council of Ministers 12. The European Parliament 13. The European Council 14. The European Court of Justice 15. Specialized Agencies 16. Parties and Interest Groups 17. Elections and Referendums 18. Public Opinion PART 3: Policies 19. Public Policy 20. Economic Policy 21. Inside the Euro Zone 22. Cohesion Policy 23. Agriculture and Fisheries 24. Environmental Policy 25. Justice and Home Affairs 26. The EU as a Global Actor 27. The EU and the World Conclusions Bibliography Index

Reviews

The book is a captivating read, presenting the author's personal view on the EU, its history, interinstitutional relationships, and policymaking. Written in an accessible, narrative style, it is suitable for students with varying levels of knowledge about the EU. * Beata Kviatek, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands * This book is an excellent first read to the European Union, combining clarity with depth. It offers a comprehensive overview of the European Union’s institutions and policies while also engaging the reader in detailed analysis of key debates and developments. * Irène Hill, Oxford Brookes University, UK * An engaging and authoritative account of the development of the European Union, bringing the reader up to date on the current challenges facing the Union at a transformative time in geopolitical and geoeconomic affairs. Highly recommended addition to any reading list in the subject area. * Gerard Arthurs, South East Technological University, Ireland * A timely, well-written volume on the European Union that expertly distills complex issues into accessible insights without sacrificing analytical rigor—a truly excellent contribution. * Mark Rhinard, Stockholm University, Sweden *

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John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.

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