Britain and European Integration Since 1945

This up-to-date book offers a comprehensive introduction to Britain's relations with the European Community and the European Union since 1945, combining an historical account with political analysis to illustrate the changing and multifaceted nature of British and European politics. Written in an accessible and student-friendly style, this book examines the: history of Britain and the European Union; factors that have shaped British policy and attitudes towards European integration; role of the British press in shaping popular and elitist attitudes towards Europe; impact of Europeanization on devolution and British identity; Europhile, Eurosceptic and Europhobic positions; problems of sovereignty, legitimacy and accountability; and, economic implications of Britain adopting the Euro currency. This volume will be of great interest to students of British history, British politics, and European politics.

ISBN 0415322138   Pages 312 ISBN13 9780415322133 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 484 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Published in London Imprint Routledge   Height (mm) 234 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 156 Publication date 27 Oct 2009   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 327.410409045   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22   Alternative ISBN 9780415322126

		Introduction		1
1		Limited liability, 1945-55		18
2		Agonizing reappraisal, 1956-72		42
3		Adjustment to membership, 1973-84		77
4		Trench warfare, 1985-97		102
5		Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the European Community/Union, 1973-98		128
6		The Blair governments and European integration 1997-2007		142
7		The European Union and Constitutional change in the United Kingdom since 1999		186
8		Continuity and Change since 1945		205
9		Chronological Table		245
		Appendix		252
		Notes		255
		Bibliography		282
		Index		295

'Anyone wishing to understand the historical background to current political and economic issues relating to the European Union cannot do better than start with this clear and accessible account.' - Professor George Peden, University of Stirling, UK

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