{"product_id":"the-struggle-for-the-european-michael-oneill-9780415378000","title":"The Struggle for the European Constitution: A Past and Future History","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking a substantial contribution to literature on the EU, key discussion points include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe political crisis behind the Constitution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe power politics at work in the negotiations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Constitution affects EU policymaking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact on the citizens of the EU\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is essential reading for all those wishing to understand the background to one of the key areas within European Politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael O'Neill\u003c\/strong\u003e is Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael O'Neill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415378001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415378000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2009 pg. 186","brand":"Michael O'Neill","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136080195839,"sku":"9780415378000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d76149d0-343d-443a-8fb6-8e15e6c48571.jpg?v=1770160377","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-struggle-for-the-european-michael-oneill-9780415378000","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}