 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-234-9 $65.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-208-0 $26.50 | ||
| 2005/665 pages | ||
This new edition retains the familiar three part structure—history, institutions, and policies—but incorporates expanded coverage of both enlargement issues and constitutional change. New policy and institutional developments are thoroughly explored, and an entirely new chapter examines the decisionmaking dynamics among the Commission, Council, and Parliament.
The completely revised chapter on the complicated EU-U.S. relationship includes discussions of the Bush Administration's worldview, the broad repercussions of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. and Spain, and the ongoing fallout from the war in Iraq.
Europa, the EU website, is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in European integration. It contains a wealth of information on EU institutions, policies, and programs, as well as links to other important websites such as the EU presidency and leading academic associations. Professor Dinan advises readers who want to update his book—for instance with results of elections to the European Parliament or the composition of a new European Commission—to do so by means of Europa (www.europa.eu.int).
"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.... Ever Closer Union is ... unquestionably up to the task of introducing its readers to the [EU]. 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."—London Times