European Union Explained Institutions Actors Global Impact

The European Union Explained provides a concise overview of thestructure, history, and policies of the European Union. Anyone who needs a quick andaccessible introduction to the EU -- including scholars and professionals ingovernment, business, media, or the nonprofit sector -- will find this volume avaluable tool. Ideal for advanced high school and college text use, it is alsouseful background reading for those planning overseas study, work, or research.Drawing on many years of teaching and consulting, Andreas Staab offers basic termsand interpretive frameworks for understanding the evolution of the EU; the overallstructure, purpose, and mandate of its main constituent divisions; and key policyareas, such as market unification.