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?Mark Pollack, Temple University. - Takis Tridimas,University of London. by Walter Van Gerven. It describes how, from its origin in 1958 as an economic community of six states, the EU has… Mehr…

?Mark Pollack, Temple University. - Takis Tridimas,University of London. by Walter Van Gerven. It describes how, from its origin in 1958 as an economic community of six states, the EU has grown into a political entity of 25 states with a population of more than 450 million. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The European Union: A Polity of States and Peoples by Walter Van Gerven &quot;This book demonstrates the same lucidity and wisdom regarding the European Union that students of the European Court of Justice have come to expect from van Gerven&#039;s writings from the bench. Van Gerven raises and analyzes a series of important questions about democratic accountability and the rule of law in the EU, and about the meaning and the content of the proposed European Constitution.&quot; &mdash;Mark Pollack, Temple University&quot;This book, written by one of the greatest scholars of European law, provides a rare insight into the evolving European constitutionalism. Its analytical narrative explores themes of democracy, accountability, human rights and the rule of law and draws comparisons between the U.S. and European political systems. The end result is an excellent essay on European governance.&quot; &mdash;Takis Tridimas, University of London FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This book provides a general introduction to the European Union (EU) as an ever closer union of states and peoples. It describes how, from its origin in 1958 as an economic community of six states, the EU has grown into a political entity of 25 states with a population of more than 450 million. It also explains the constitution-making process that is currently taking place&mdash;with a draft constitution now being submitted for ratification by the 25 member states. The book shows how the distinctive features of a democratic polity that characterize the separate EU member states are gradually replicated in the European Union and how the Union is on its way to becoming a democratic polity of its own kind.Van Gerven writes from a legal perspective, with an eye to political theory and recent American and European history, and with a diverse readership from both sides of the Atlantic in mind. Back Cover "This book demonstrates the same lucidity and wisdom regarding the European Union that students of the European Court of Justice have come to expect from van Gerven's writings from the bench. Van Gerven raises and analyzes a series of important questions about democratic accountability and the rule of law in the EU, and about the meaning and the content of the proposed European Constitution." -Mark Pollack, Temple University "This book, written by one of the greatest scholars of European law, provides a rare insight into the evolving European constitutionalism. Its Flap This book provides a general introduction to the European Union (EU) as an ever closer union of states and peoples. It describes how, from its origin in 1958 as an economic community of six states, the EU has grown into a political entity of 25 states with a population of more than 450 million. It also explains the constitution-making process that is currently taking place-with a draft constitution now being submitted for ratification by the 25 member states. The book shows how the distinctive features of a democratic polity that characterize the separate EU member states are gradually replicated in the European Union and how the Union is on its way to becoming a democratic polity of its own kind. Van Gerven writes from a legal perspective, with an eye to political theory and recent American and European history, and with a diverse readership from both sides of the Atlantic in mind. Author Biography Walter van Gerven is a Professor of Law at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Review "This book demonstrates the same lucidity and wisdom regarding the European Union that students of the European Court of Justice have come to expect from van Gerven's writings from the bench. Van Gerven raises and analyzes a series of important questions about democratic accountability and the rule of law in the EU, and about the meaning and the content of the proposed European Constitution." - Mark Pollack, Temple University "This book, written by one of the greatest scholars of European law, provides a rare insight into the evolving European constitutionalism. Itsanalytical narrative explores themes of democracy, accountability, humanrights and the rule of law and draws comparisons between the U.S. and European political systems. The end result is an excellent essay on European governance." - Takis Tridimas,University of London Long Description This book provides a general introduction to the European Union (EU) as an ever closer union of states and peoples. It describes how, from its origin in 1958 as an economic community of six states, the EU has grown into a political entity of 25 states with a population of more than 450 million. It also explains the constitution-making process that is currently taking place--with a draft constitution now being submitted for ratification by the 25 member states. The book shows how the distinctive features of a democratic polity that characterize the separate EU member states are gradually replicated in the European Union and how the Union is on its way to becoming a democratic polity of its own kind.Van Gerven writes from a legal perspective, with an eye to political theory and recent American and European history, and with a diverse readership from both sides of the Atlantic in mind. Review Quote "This book, written by one of the greatest scholars of European law, provides a rare insight into the evolving European constitutionalism. Itsanalytical narrative explores themes of democracy, accountability, humanrights and the rule of law and draws comparisons between the U.S. and European political systems. The end result is an excellent essay on European governance." Details ISBN0804750645 Author Walter Van Gerven Pages 397 Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804750645 ISBN-13 9780804750646 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 341.242 Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-03-31 Edition 1st Short Title EUROPEAN UNION Residence US Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle A Polity of States and Peoples Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780804750646 AU Release Date 2005-03-21 NZ Release Date 2005-03-21 US Release Date 2005-03-21 UK Release Date 2005-03-21 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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[EAN: 9780804750646], Neubuch, [PU: Stanford University Press], This book provides a general introduction to the European Union (EU) and describes how, from its origin in 1952, it has gro… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780804750646], Neubuch, [PU: Stanford University Press], This book provides a general introduction to the European Union (EU) and describes how, from its origin in 1952, it has grown into a polity of 25 states with a population of more than 450 million. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 554. . 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . ., Books<

2005, ISBN: 9780804750646

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2005, ISBN: 9780804750646

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