Europe: The State of the Union

Abstract:
The European Union is perhaps the least well understood political system in the world today. This book offers a clear and concise assessment of this unique institution. This pioneering account explains not only what the EU is, what it does and how well it does it, but also why politicians have so little interest in explaining its workings to the public.

Contents:
Introduction: Europe for the Exasperated
The Paradox of Integration
From Peace to Prosperity
Fragile Union
Making the Market
The Broader Economy
Beyond Economics
The State of the Union
Conclusion: Europe's Unlovable Union