| Author (Person) | Stevens, Robert |
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| Publisher | Bluebell Press |
| Publication Date | 1997 |
| ISBN | 0-9531192-0-3 |
| Content Type | Overview, Textbook | Monograph |
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This book aims to be a concise factual introduction to the European Union and its Member States, intended primarily for young people. The first chapter of eleven pages presents a brief introduction to the European Union covering history, the EEC, Treaty of Rome, Single European Act, EU law, Government and Institutions, European Monetary System, the Maastricht Treaty, the Amsterdam Treaty and the EU and other countries. A second chapter looks at the parliamentary systems of the Member States, European languages and European law and legal systems. The rest of the book is a country-by-country survey of the Member States covering such topics as geographical outline, historical background, cultural background (the people, religion, education, festivals, sport, national service, food and drink), the arts and sciences, government, political parties, commerce and industry, etc. Stevens, Robert From: The Bluebell Press, 11 Montagu Mews North, Montagu Place, London, W1H 1AH, United Kingdom. |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research, Politics and International Relations, Values and Beliefs |
