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The Oxford Handbook of the European Union

English · Paperback / Softback

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This is an authoritative, one-volume, and independent treatment of the history, functioning and nature of the European integration. Written by a selection of leading scholars. It covers the major institutions, policies, and events in the history of integration, whilst also providing a guide to the major theoretical approaches that have been used to study it over time. By bringing together such a distinguished cast covering such a wide array of themes, the Handbook is intended as a one stop shop for all those interested in the European Union and its predecessors. Written in an accessible style, the volume is intended to shape the discipline of EU studies, and to establish itself as the essential point of reference for all those interested in European integration, both in universities and more broadly. It represents a timely guide to an institution that is much discussed but often only imperfectly understood.

List of contents

  • Part I: Perspectives

  • 1: Mark A. Pollack: Realist, Intergovernmentalist, and Institutionalist Approaches

  • 2: Wayne Sandholtz and Alec Stone Sweet: Neo-functionalism and Supranational Governance

  • 3: Frank Schimmelfennig: Constructivist Perspectives

  • 4: Craig Parsons: Sociological Perspectives on European Integration

  • 5: George Pagoulatos and Loukas Tsoukalis: Multilevel Governance

  • Part II: Treaties

  • 6: Berthold Rittberger: Treaties of Paris

  • 7: Mark Gilbert: The Treaties of Rome

  • 8: Maria Green Cowles: The Single European Act

  • 9: Finn Laursen: The Treaty of Maastricht

  • 10: Sophie Vanhoonacker: The Treaty of Amsterdam

  • 11: Alberta Sbragia: Treaty of Nice

  • 12: Youri Devuyst: The Constitutional Treaty and Lisbon

  • Part III: Major Personalities

  • 13: Richard T. Griffiths: The Founding Fathers

  • 14: Carine Germond: Dynamic Franco-German Duos: Giscard-Schmidt and Mitterrand-Kohl

  • 15: Piers Ludlow: Problematic Partners: de Gaulle, Thatcher and their Impact

  • 16: Hussein Kassim: The Presidents and Presidency of the European Commission

  • 17: Desmond Dinan: Famous Non-Performers: Franco Malfatti, Gaston Thorn, and Jacques Santer

  • Part IV: Member States (Cleavages)

  • 18: Simone Bunse and Kalypso Nicolaïdis: Large versus Small States: Anti-Hegemony and the Politics of Shared Leadership

  • 19: Christian Lequesne: Old vs. New

  • 20: Waltraud Schelkle: Rich Versus Poor

  • 21: Orfeo Fioretos: Coordinated versus Liberal Market Economies

  • 22: Vincent Della Sala: Leaders and Followers: Leadership amongst Member States in a Differentiated Europe

  • Part V: Institutions

  • 23: Jeffrey Lewis: Council of Ministers and European Council

  • 24: Susanne K. Schmidt and Arndt Wonka: European Commission

  • 25: Loïc Azoulai, Renaud Dehousse: The European Court of Justice and the Legal Dynamics of Integration

  • 26: Tapio Raunio: The European Parliament

  • 27: Ian Harden: Auditors, Ombudsmen

  • 28: R. Daniel Kelemen: European Union Agencies

  • Part VI: Economic Competencies

  • 29: Michelle Egan: Single Market

  • 30: Alasdair R. Young: Trade Policy

  • 31: Imelda Maher: Competition Policy

  • 32: Kenneth Dyson: Economic and Monetary Union

  • 33: Annette Bongardt and Francisco Torres: Lisbon strategy (chapter 33, section F: Economic Competencies)

  • 34: Francis Snyder: CAP

  • 35: Dermot Hodson: Regional and Structural Funds

  • Part VII: Substantive Policy Development

  • 36: Charlotte Burns and Neil Carter: Environmental Policy

  • 37: Hans-W. Micklitz: European Consumer Law

  • 38: Catherine Barnard and Simon Deakin: Social Policy and Labour M

    About the author

    Erik Jones has written on European politics, political economy, and the transatlantic relationship. His most recent book is Economic Adjustment and Political Transformation in Small States (OUP, 2008). He is Professor of European Studies at the SAIS Bologna Center of the Johns Hopkins University and Director of the Bologna Institute for Policy Research.

    Anand Menon has written widely on many aspects of European politics and public policy. His latest book is Europe: The State of the Union (atlantic Books). He is currently working on a project explaining the development of EU security policies. He is Professor of West European Politics at the University of Birmingham.

    Stephen Weatherill has written books and a large number of articles examining European Union law, ranging across the wide sweep of constitutional, instiutional and substantive law. He is Jacques Delors Professor of European law in the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Somerville College.

    Summary

    The Oxford Handbook of the European Union brings together numerous acknowledged specialists in their field to provide a comprehensive and clear assessment of the nature, evolution, workings, and impact of European integration.

    Report

    ... a remarkable collection of thought-provoking contributions about the most important themes within the study of European integration. Its analytical breadth and scope make it both a pleasure and a necessity to read for any scholar in EU affairs. For students interested in the process of European integration or the inner workings of the Union, the Oxford Handbook of the European Union ... is a must. Catherine E. de Vries, Oxford University

Product details

Authors Erik Jones, Erik Menon Jones, Anand Menon, Stephen Weatherill
Assisted by Erik Jones (Editor), Anand Menon (Editor), Stephen Weatherill (Editor)
Publisher Oxford University Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 07.08.2014
 
EAN 9780198714798
ISBN 978-0-19-871479-8
No. of pages 924
Dimensions 175 mm x 248 mm x 52 mm
Series Oxford Handbooks in Politics and International Relations
Oxford Handbooks
Oxford Handbooks in Politics &
Oxford Handbooks
Oxford Handbooks in Politics & International Relations
Oxford Handbooks in Politics &
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Law

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