Britain and European Integration, 1945-1998

b Britain and European Integration, 1945-1998 provides illuminating insights into a subject which has dominated the British political scene for much of the period since the Second World War. Through a wide and varied collection of documents complemented by detailed and perceptive analysis, this book explores Britain's reactions to the dynamics of European integration. This comprehensive study gives an intelligent, informed survey of the most important stages in Britain's relationship with Europe since 1945. Key subjects covered include; European unity and "missed opportunities" in the early post-war years the Commonwealth dimension and the "special relationship" Britain's belated attempts to join the EC in the 1960s the challenges posed by the quickening tempo of European integration the development of controversial issues such as the single currency This detailed volume examines a highly topical subject which embraces such diverse matters as grand political strategy, economic imperatives, national sovereignty, "mad cow disease" and fishing quotas. Many of its numerous sources are made widely accessible here for the first time. It is an invaluable resource for all students of Politics, Modern British History and European Studies.

ISBN 0415179750   DEWEY edition DC21 ISBN13 9780415179751 (What's this?)   Pages 272 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Volumes 1 Imprint Routledge   Weight (grammes) 544 Format Paperback   Published in London Publication date 24 Aug 2000   Height (mm) 246 Non-book description book   Width (mm) 189 Library of Congress 00020367   Spine width (mm) 21 DEWEY 941.085   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly

		List of tables
		Acknowledgements
		Introduction
1		Reconstruction and European unity: 1945-1949		1
2		'Lost opportunities': 1950-1957		19
3		The 'special relationship':1945-1963		37
4		Kith and kin: the Commonwealth and Europe, 1945-1961		61
5		Knocking at the door: 1959-1963		83
6		Another veto: 1964-1969		108
7		Entry and renegotiation: 1970-1975		127
8		In transition: 1973-1979		152
9		'No, no, yes': 1979-1990		167
10		Staying in but opting out: 1990-1997		187
11		New Labour and Europe: 1997-1998		209
App		The institutions of the European Community/European Union		233
		Further reading		235
		Chronological table		240
		Index		245

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