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Understanding the European Constitution : An Introduction to the EU Constitutional Treaty

معرفی کتاب «Understanding the European Constitution : An Introduction to the EU Constitutional Treaty» نوشتهٔ Clive H. Church, David Phinnemore، منتشرشده توسط نشر Routledge در سال 2006. این کتاب در فرمت pdf، زبان انگلیسی ارائه شده است.

The European Union is now entering a crucial phase as the ratification process accelerates and key debates and referenda take place in existing and potentially new member states. The Union’s Constitutional treaty is often cast as either a blueprint for a centralized and protectionist super-state or as the triumph of Anglo-Saxon economics. Yet it has been little read, particularly in the United Kingdom. This book puts this right by publishing the full text of the crucial first part of the document and showing that it does not justify either of the extreme interpretations imposed on it. Written by two experts of the treaties, __Understanding the European Constitution__ sets the Constitutional Treaty in context, examining its main themes and content and considering the implications of any rejection. It does this in uncomplicated language and with the help of explanatory tables and a glossary. Those who wish to make a considered verdict on the basis of the facts will find it invaluable. The European Union's Constitutional treaty has been much talked about, usually critically, by those who see it either as a blueprint for a centralized and protectionist super-state or as the triumph of Anglo-Saxon economics that will undermine the European social model and the institutions which support it. It has created great controversy throughout Europe yet it has been little read, notably in the United Kingdom, partly because the text has not been widely circulated.

Understanding the European Constitution seeks to redress this imbalance and is the only book in English to give the reader an impartial and concise view of this Treaty. It is an invaluable tool to understanding the Treaty and includes a copy of the core document in full, a detailed and expert analysis of its main themes and a brief introduction to the rest of the treaty. The issues that are covered include:

*How and why the treaty came about
*How its content compares to the European Union's existing treaties
*Why it has attracted so much controversy
*The difficulties in trying to understand it, notably its dual status as treaty and constitution
*The way that the treaty will be ratified and the issues that will figure in this ratification debate

Understanding the European Constitution is written in uncomplicated language with explanatory tables and a glossary by two long standing students of the treaties. It is essential reading for all students with interests in Politics, the European Union and Law. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Illustrations......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgement......Page 12 Abbreviations......Page 14 1 Introduction......Page 16 2 The context......Page 32 3 Thinking about the Constitutional Treaty......Page 46 4 Part I–The official text......Page 59 5 Part I–A thematic analysis of the Constitutional Treaty ’s fundamentals......Page 90 6 Parts II–IV and beyond......Page 152 7 Coming to a decision......Page 172 Glossary......Page 191 Finding out more......Page 202 Index......Page 208 The European Union leaves many western Europeans with mixed views about its role. This topical text offers a clear introduction to the Constitutional Treaty and contains key learning aids such as a glossary of key terms and boxed summaries The context Thinking about the constitutional treaty Part I, the official text Part I, a thematic analysis of the constitutional treaty's fundamentals Parts II-IV and beyond : an introduction Coming to a decision. The Treaty has been muched talked about usually critically. It has created great controversy throughout Europe and failed to gain popular approval in the French and Dutch referenda of 2005.
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