This book is aimed at an academic and general audience. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of the process of enlarging the European Union from 15 member states to include the 10 countries of central and eastern Europe, as well as the Mediterranean candidates. It also contains a note on NATO expansion, extensive documentation and a bibliography on enlargement. This title is published in conjunction with UACES, the University Association for Contemporary European Studies. UACES web site can be found at www.uaces.org>