The Integration of the European Union and Domestic Political Issues - by Werner J Feld (Hardcover)

About the Book

The integration of the European Union may well be a worthwhile enterprise bringing many economic and social advantages, but integration faces many obstacles, from attachment to nationalism to opposition to a federal governmental system. Feld examines how the European Union countries arrived at their current situation and the prospects for further strengthening of ties.

Feld contends that, given appropriate leadership in some EU member states, more and more citizens may begin to realize the advantages that flow from an effective combined effort, including a common currency capable of bringing extensive economic and social benefits to the EU population. As Feld maintains, the shape of future developments will depend on the number of added EU members and their economic and sociological histories. A work of value to students and researchers involved with the political and economic integration of Europe.

Book Synopsis

The integration of the European Union may well be a worthwhile enterprise bringing many economic and social advantages, but integration faces many obstacles, from attachment to nationalism to opposition to a federal governmental system. Feld examines how the European Union countries arrived at their current situation and the prospects for further strengthening of ties.

Feld contends that, given appropriate leadership in some EU member states, more and more citizens may begin to realize the advantages that flow from an effective combined effort, including a common currency capable of bringing extensive economic and social benefits to the EU population. As Feld maintains, the shape of future developments will depend on the number of added EU members and their economic and sociological histories. A work of value to students and researchers involved with the political and economic integration of Europe.

Review Quotes

.,."[A] number of important issues in European foreign poilcy are engaged, and as such the book deserves and reparys careful reading."-European Integration

?...[A] number of important issues in European foreign poilcy are engaged, and as such the book deserves and reparys careful reading.?-European Integration

..."ÝA¨ number of important issues in European foreign poilcy are engaged, and as such the book deserves and reparys careful reading."-European Integration

..."[A] number of important issues in European foreign poilcy are engaged, and as such the book deserves and reparys careful reading."-European Integration

About the Author

WERNER J. FELD is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Professor Feld's long and distinguished career centered on the University of New Orleans, where he taught for many years and authored, co authored, or edited more than 20 books.