Britain and the European Union

Hardback

Main Details

Title Britain and the European Union
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Geddes
SeriesThe European Union Series
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780230291942
ClassificationsDewey:327.4041
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publication Date 15 January 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Britain's relationship with the EU has always been riddled with doubt, scepticism and awkwardness. This much-needed new book examines why, how and with what effect the EU has become such a contentious issue in UK politics. It places the debate in historical context by starting with an overview of debates about membership in the 1950s and 1960s and then goes on to examine the impact of Britain's membership since 1973 across core policy areas, including economic and monetary union, agriculture, and foreign and security policy. Andrew Geddes outlines major changes in the scope of the European project and assesses how central, devolved and local governments have responded to the EU. The book also assesses the EU's impact on domestic policies, assessing debates within and between the main parties and charting the rise of Euroscepticism as a key trend in contemporary British politics. Engagingly written, this text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis both of the EU's impact on Britain and of Britain's contribution to the EU.

Author Biography

ANDREW GEDDES is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield, UK.