The European Union Explained, Second Edition: Institutions, Actors, Global Impact

This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for
scholars and professionals in government, business, the media, or the nonprofit
sector who need a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the
EU. This new edition also provides useful background reading for advanced high
school and college courses and for those planning overseas study, work, or research.
Andreas Staab offers basic terms and interpretive frameworks for understanding the
evolution of the EU; the overall structure, purpose, and mandate of its main
constituent divisions; and key policy areas, such as market unification. The entire
text has been thoroughly updated to incorporate information about key actors, terms,
and new developments, and a new chapter on environmental policy has been
added.