{"product_id":"the-european-union-john-pinder-9780198808855","title":"The European Union: A Very Short Introduction","description":"The European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organization. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member states, going far beyond that found anywhere else in the world. On the other, it is currently in the throes of a phase of profound uncertainty about its viability and future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShowing how and why the EU has developed from 1950 to the present day, this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e covers a range of topics, including the Union's early history, the workings of its institutions and what they do, the interplay between \"eurosceptics\" and federalists, and the role of the Union beyond Europe in international affairs and as a peace-keeper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this fully updated fourth edition, Pinder and Usherwood cover the migrant crisis and the UK's decision to leave the Union, set in the context of a body that is now involved in most areas of public policy. Discussing how the EU continues to draw in new members, they conclude by considering the future of the Union and the choices and challenges that may lie ahead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pinder, Simon Usherwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198808852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198808855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.70h x 4.20w x 0.50d","brand":"John Pinder","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046300643583,"sku":"9780198808855","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9aee157-49ea-4449-a0db-108f98f082e8.jpg?v=1684983795","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-european-union-john-pinder-9780198808855","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}