Many books and articles have been written about the importance of the 1992 initiative of the European Community for the international economy. However, the 320 million consumers who are also citizens and voters in the twelve member states of the EC must be convinced they will benefit from a more powerful EC. Many are employees who will find their work situation vastly altered by the creation of a single internal market. Until now the European Community has had little impact on the daily lives of ordinary Europeans, as national governments provide social assistance and protection. Now, that...
Many books and articles have been written about the importance of the 1992 initiative of the European Community for the international economy. However...
This book focuses on the social dimension of the European Community's 1992 initiative and the impact on the daily lives of ordinary Europeans. It deals with both the substance and the politics of the proposed social policy.
This book focuses on the social dimension of the European Community's 1992 initiative and the impact on the daily lives of ordinary Europeans. It deal...
This work examines the European Union as mandated by the Maastricht Treaty. Using both empirical and theoretical perspectives, the author reviews such timely issues as the environment and the new regionalism, the politics of policy-making in the European Union, cross-border employment issues, as well as social and cultural considerations. These are issues that take on increasing importance in an integrating Europe--for the new Euro-citizens, for the national governments, and of course, for the European Union itself. How the Community handles these issues, and the processes and politics...
This work examines the European Union as mandated by the Maastricht Treaty. Using both empirical and theoretical perspectives, the author reviews s...