TY  - BOOK
AU  - McCormick,John
TI  - Why Europe matters: the case for the European Union 
SN  - 9781137016881
AV  - JN30 .M383 2013
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire
PB  - Palgrave Macmillan
KW  - European Union
KW  - European Union countries
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - Economic conditions
KW  - Foreign relations
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- What is Europe? -- Europe as a Peacemaker -- Europe as a Marketplace -- Europe as a Democracy -- Europe as a Community -- Europe as a Model -- Europe as a Global Player -- Where To From Here? -- Twenty Reasons Why Europe Matters
N2  - "Critics like to depict the European Union as undemocratic and unpopular, but their arguments are too often based on myths and misunderstandings. This does us all a disservice, and in this period of uncertainty about the future of Europe it is more important than ever that we have a firm grasp of the issues at stake. This powerful new book debunks the misconceptions surrounding the EU and makes a compelling and comprehensive case for the benefits of European integration. It shows how the EU has improved the lives of Europeans in countless ways, and how it has given Europe a powerful presence on the international stage. Guaranteed to illuminate as well as spark debate, this book will appeal to anyone who seeks to better understand what Europe means and why it matters."--Publisher's website
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