David Gowland, Arthur Turner, Alex Wright

Britain and European Integration since 1945

On the Sidelines

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Produktbeschreibung

This book provides both a comprehensive introduction and a perceptive examination of Britain's relations with the European Community and the European Union since 1945, combining an historical account with political analysis to illustrate the changing and multifaceted nature of British and European politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 160mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 612g
• ISBN-13: 9780415322126
• ISBN-10: 041532212X
• Artikelnr.: 27378702

Autorenporträt

David Gowland was the founder and first director of the School of Contemporary European Studies at the University of Dundee where he was also head of the History Department. He has written extensively about the history of European integration and especially about Britain and the European Union. Arthur Turner was a lecturer at the University of Dundee from 1968-2005. He has written a number of books and articles on different aspects of British foreign policy and international relations in the twentieth century. Alex Wright Lectures on EU, UK and Scottish politics at the University of Dundee where he has written extensively on devolution and the EU. He was a member of the Scottish Consumer Council and acted as an Assessor for the Commissioner for Public Appointments Scotland.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Limited Liability
1945-1955 2. Agonizing Reappraisal
1956-1972 3. Adjustment to Membership
1973-1984 4. Trench Warfare
1985-1997 5. Northern Ireland
Scotland and Wales in the European Community/Union
1973-1998 6. The Blair Governments and European Integration 1997-2007 7. The European Union and Constitutional Change in the United Kingdom since 1999 8. Continuity and Change since 1945

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Introduction 1. Limited Liability, 1945-1955 2. Agonizing Reappraisal, 1956-1972 3. Adjustment to Membership, 1973-1984 4. Trench Warfare, 1985-1997 5. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the European Community/Union, 1973-1998 6. The Blair Governments and European Integration 1997-2007 7. The European Union and Constitutional Change in the United Kingdom since 1999 8. Continuity and Change since 1945

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'Anyone wishing to understand the historical background to current political and economic issues relating to the European Union cannot do better than start with this clear and accessible account.' - Professor George Peden, University of Stirling, UK

'Anyone wishing to understand the historical background to current political and economic issues relating to the European Union cannot do better than start with this clear and accessible account.' - Professor George Peden, University of Stirling, UK