Product DescriptionProviding a full account of the process of European integration and of the nature of the European Union (EU), this book offers a highly useful, broad introduction, with full sections on theory, history, member states, institutions, and policies. It distinguishes itself from similar texts withits analysis of the main academic debates on the EU, including intergovernmentalism vs. supranationlism, issues of legitimacy, and the impact of globalization. Each chapter includes boxed features, diagrams, figures, and summary points to highlight key points and provide practical examples.ReviewThis book provides a detailed account of the European Union, offering undergraduate students of European Studies and European politics a valuable reference tool ... the structure of the book makes it well suited for students.' European Access PlusAbout the AuthorStephen George is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield. He is the author of An Awkward Partner: Britain in the European Community (1998), Politics and Policy 3/e (1996), and co-editor of Britain and the European Community: The Politics of Semi-detachment (1992). Ian Bache is Lecturerin Politics at the University of Sheffield. He is the author of The Politics of EU Regional Policy: Multi-level Governance or Flexible Gatekeeping? (1998).