Britain and the European Union

A compact, readable treatment of British membership of the European Union (EU) from 1973 up until the present day and Brexit, with detailed analysis of the period 1945-1972 accounting for Britain's absence from the formation of the EU. It provides a highly distilled and accessible analysis and overview of some of the parameters and recurring features of Britain's membership of the European Union, touching on all the major facets of membership at this critical time in Britain's relationship with Europe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 476 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating and succinct new edition presents the student and general reader with a compact yet comprehensive exploration of British membership in the European Union (EU) from 1973 to the present, including the pivotal period of 1945 to 1972, which accounts for Britain's absence from the EU's formation. It offers a highly distilled and accessible analysis and overview of some of the key parameters and recurring features of Britain's membership in the EU, touching upon all the major facets of membership at this critical juncture in Britain's relationship with Europe.

Key features of the new edition:
1. Examines the enduring and evolving nature of British membership in the EU.
2. Discusses the problematic and often paradoxical aspects of EU membership.
3. Familiarizes the reader with both academic and public debates surrounding the subject.
4. Offers thematic treatment of all aspects of policy and attitudes towards the EU.
5. Significantly restructured and updated to include the origins of the decision to hold a referendum on UK membership of the EU, the campaign, explanations for its outcome, and the course, substance, and implications of the UK-EU Brexit negotiations.

This book holds immense value for scholars, students, and the broader readership interested in the fields of European Politics/Studies, British Politics, EU Politics/Studies, Area Studies, and International Relations. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and developments that have shaped Britain's membership in the EU and its implications for the future of Europe and the world.

Weight: 1g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138497627
Edition number: 2 ed