Politics and Policy in the European Community
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Author Description
This introduction to the politics of policy-making in the European Community was first published in 1985, and soon became established as a standard work. In this new and revised edition, George explains the successes, and the more frequent failures, of the Community in its attempts to formulate common policies. First outlining the institutional framework within which policy-making occurs, looking at the international and national contexts of its formulation, George then examines in depth seven major policy areas: energy, agriculture, internal market policy, economic and monetary union, regional policy, social policy, and European political cooperation.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex mechanisms of policy-making within the European Community to determine how institutional frameworks and national interests shape the success or failure of common policy initiatives. Stephen George, a recognized scholar in European politics, utilizes a structured analytical framework to evaluate the interplay between international pressures and domestic political constraints. By examining the evolution of the Community, the author provides a comprehensive assessment of the challenges inherent in integrating diverse national agendas into a unified policy structure.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- An overview of the institutional framework governing European policy-making.
- Detailed analysis of seven key sectors: energy, agriculture, internal market, economic and monetary union, regional policy, social policy, and political cooperation.
- Examination of the influence of national and international contexts on policy formulation.
- A comparative assessment of policy successes and failures within the Community.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the early development of European integration. Readers often note the clarity of the author's prose, which effectively balances technical institutional detail with broader political analysis.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
1991-12-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198278594
ISBN-13:
9780198278597
Politics
Public Policy
International relations
European Economic Community
