This book examines the emergence, role and future of the EU as an actor in world politics. It looks at the core areas of European foreign policy: economy; trade; the environment; development; common foreign and security policy; international security (including the proposed European defence force) and identity. These are analyzed both theoretically and empirically. The book is unique in synthesizing theory from both the European Union and the international organization's literature. This fully updated new edition explains and analyzes the latest theoretical developments.

About the Author

Charlotte Bretherton is Senior Lecturer in European Studies and International Relations at Liverpool John Moores University. Her main interests are in the contemporary European Union, development and gender issues.
John Vogler is Professor of International Relations at Keele University and Chair of the British International Studies Association Environment Group. He is the author of numerous publications on the environment in world politics and international cooperation including The Global Commons (2000).

Reviews

'The book contains a mine of information for students of the EU and plenty of grist for the theoretical mills of international relations.' - Professor Juliet Lodge, Centre for European Studies, University of Leeds

'..far reaching, well researched and well ordered.' - Contemporary Review - Jan 2000

Book Information
ISBN 9780415282444
Author Charlotte Bretherton
Format Hardback
Page Count 274
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 566g