Origins and Evolution of the EU
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Author Description
European integration is now in its sixth decade and the EU is growing in importance as a subject of historical research. This timely book brings together specially commissioned chapters in order to provide a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the origins and evolution of the EU. Written by leading scholars, The Origins and Evolution of the EU presents current scholarship on the history and historiography of the EU in an easily accessible way. The first part provides a chronological framework for the rest of the book and the next three parts explore particular events, issues and themes in the history of European integration. The final section covers the historiography of European integration.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the historical origins and developmental trajectory of the European Union through a collection of scholarly analyses. Desmond Dinan, a recognized expert in European integration, curates a volume that synthesizes current historiography to explain how the EU evolved from its post-war inception into its modern form. The text utilizes a structured framework to move from chronological foundations to thematic explorations of specific integration events and academic debates.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological framework detailing the timeline of European integration from the mid-20th century to the present.
- Thematic chapters examining specific political and economic events that shaped the Union.
- Scholarly analysis of the historiography surrounding the development of European institutions.
- Comprehensive coverage of key issues and challenges faced by the EU throughout its six decades of existence.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a foundational text for students and researchers seeking a structured overview of EU history. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex institutional developments accessible without sacrificing academic rigor.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2006-05-04
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199267928
ISBN-13:
9780199267927
History
European Union
Europe
International relations
European History
Europe historiography
