The Impact of European Integration

Although there are many pamphlets and monographs that cover specific aspects of the European Community the literature seems to lack a single scholarly reader that gives a complete account of the many dimensions of European integration. This volume written by a distinguished group of international specialists seeks to fill this void by pulling together a broad collection of papers focusing on the political sociological and economic issues surrounding the European Union. Beginning with a historical look at the genesis evolution and theoretical interpretation of the historical process of European integration the book goes on to analyze the socio-economic structure of the European community and the social forces operating within it. Students and scholars will find this a valuable flexible and versatile text for manifold courses in the social sciences; policymakers and general readers will find this a highly informative and readable evaluation of the current state of the European Union.