European Union: The Basics

This comprehensive guide to the politics of the European Union is fully updated to include the new Treaty of Lisbon, providing students and general readers with a clear and accessible introduction to the EU's development, how it works, its major policies, biggest problems, and likely evolution in the coming years.

With boxed descriptions of key issues and events, a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter, and a glossary of key terms, concepts, and people, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the complex world of EU politics.

Written by one of the world's most well-known authorities in the area, Professor Alex Warleigh-Lack, this book is sure to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the EU and its role in the world.