The European Union

the long version

"This new introduction to the European Union is distinguished by its focus on the evolution and functioning of the political system of the EU and how best to understand and theorise its often contradictory and multifaceted nature and the dynamics of European integration. Providing a sophisticated analysis of the distinctive institutions and the processes of multi-level governance inherent in the EU, this text assesses the challenges of this complex political actor both past and present. "--