The Evolution of the European Union : Problems and Prospects

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Origin of the European Union: its historical and political underpinning. 3. Structural and functional aspects of the European Union. 4. Responses to needs: within and outside--I. 5. Responses to needs: within and outside--II. 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"The book deals with the historical evolution of the European Union in terms of its structures, powers and decision-making procedures. It also analyses how the union has responded to the changing needs of its membership as well as those remaining outside it and what lessons has the example of European Union offered to the future evolution of regional organizations, in particular, and international organizations, in general." (jacket)