Encyclopedia Of The European Union

Description: An authoritative, single-volume reference work on one of the most discussed issues in contemporary 20th century politics, containing over 700 entries. Long articles on member nations and key political figures are written by a wide range of academics and members of the Council of the European Union. Tables of membership of EU institutions, and of structure, complete the volume, making it a useful reference tool for academics and students in the field of European Studies. Review: '...the best reference work...on the EU.' - Dr Phil Wilkin, European Information 'An ideal reference source for researchers, students, officials and lobbyists, this is an invaluable guide on the EU.' - European Information Service 'At last, a REAL encyclopaedia! No fuzzy thematic approach, no pictures, no lengthy editorial heart-searching, no 'How to use this book' preface, no gimmicky boxes, no 'study aids', and no over-hyped blurb. Just a sober, straight-forward, detailed, lucid, comprehensive, factual, indexed, and beautifully laid-out, meaty encyclopaedia...I take my hat off to Desmond Dinan, his Advisory Board, his international team of 101 contributors, and the publishers. This is one of the best reference works I've seen for a long time. It is an exemplary encyclopaedia...It is also excellent on its subject. The European Union is a vast subject and, as the editor admits, refuses 'to stand still'. Despite these handicaps, the encyclopedia provides detailed and authoritative accounts of more than seven hundred concepts, issues, developments, institutions, policies, events, negotiations, treaties, national interests, and personalities'. Library Journal '[An] exemplary encyclopaedia...one of the best works of reference I have seen for a long time'. - Bob Duckett, Library Review '[M]uch more than a simple work of reference...an authoritative, clear, concise and hugely rewarding work of reference.' - Paul Riseborough, Journal of European Affairs Table of Contents: Introduction 700 Alphabetical Detailed Entries 31 Tables Index Author Biography: DESMOND DINAN is Associate Professor, Institute for Public Policy, George Mason University, and Professor, College of Europe, Bruges