Ever Closer Union: An Introduction To European Integration [Hardcover]

Desmond Dinan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1588262340 | ISBN-13: 978-1588262349 | Publication Date: July 31, 2005 | Edition: 3

Ever Closer Union clearly and engagingly introduces the complexities of European integration. The 4th edition is fully revised and updated to take account of major changes in the EU, including full coverage of the impact of the Lisbon Treaty.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews for the previous editions: 'A masterful examination of the history, institutions, and policies of the EU.' - Europe 'A rich history, navigable institutional blueprints, and a frank discussion of the past, present, and future activities of the European integration project...As a teaching resource its comprehensive coverage, attention to detail, and amusing anecdotal style make it an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses alike...its extensive bibliography, logical organization, and historical perspective will make it attractive to researchers as well.' - ECSA Review 'An essential foundation text for the study of the politics of the European Union...belongs on every student's shelf.' -Cambridge Review of International Affairs 'A tour de force grounded in the politics of the EU's big players.' - Times Education Supplement --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

DESMOND DINAN is Professor of Public Policy and holds the Jean Monnet Chair in European Public Policy at George Mason University, USA. His numerous publications include Europe Recast: A History of European Union (Palgrave Macmillan, 2004) and he is Editor of Encyclopedia of the European Union. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 665 pages
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub; 3 edition (July 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588262340
• ISBN-13: 978-1588262349
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,002,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good start for beginners, a little dry., February 9, 2001

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"jmbran1" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ever Closer Union: An Introduction to European Integration (Paperback)

I knew virtually nothing about the Europena Union before reading this book, so I don't know how valuable it would be for an experienced EU scholar. However, for someone like myself it covers all the basics (what istitutions are involved?) and a good history from conception to today. The reading is a little dry, mostly due to the number of details involved, but not difficult to read. It makes a good starting point for those wishing to familiarize themselves with the the general history of European integration before going on to further study.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good guidance to understand EU integration, July 4, 2006

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Huhe "floating airball" (Beijing) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ever Closer Union: An Introduction To European Integration (Paperback)

The book gives a clear clue of the integration of the EU through the past fifty years. It reviews the general background behind every integration, which is much helpful to particularly law students.

In a word, it is a good stuff to read before we learn EU law.