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OverviewThe European Union's Constitution is one of the most important developments in its history. It aims to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. This book provides the most comprehensive account of why the Constitution developed and what its implications are, clearly explaining: the political crisis behind the Constitution the power politics at work in the negotiations how the Constitution will affect EU policy-making the impact on the EU's citizens. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael O'NeillPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: New edition ISBN: 9780415378017ISBN 10: 041537801 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 30 June 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart 1: Why a Constitution for Europe? 1. A Problematic Polity 2. Constitutions: History, Purposes, Definitions Part 2: Constitutionalizing the Union 3. Constitutionalizing the EU: Debates and Precedents 4. Momentum for Change Part 3: The Convention on the Future of Europe 5. Appointing the Convention 6. The Convention Goes to Work Part 4: Drafting the Constitutional Treaty 7. Power Politics 8. Towards a EU Civic Culture 9. Princes or People? The Role of EU Citizenship 10. The EU's Role in the World Order 11. New Europe or Old? The EU's Changing Balance of Power Part 5: The Politics of Ratification 12. The Princes Take Control: IGC 2003-4 13. The People Decide: Ratifying the Constitutional Bargain Conclusion: Whither Finalite: Towards a EU Superstate or a Union of States?ReviewsAuthor InformationNottingham Trent University, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |