Publisher's Synopsis
The post-war period saw the establishment in Western Europe of a number of institutions and structures aimed at furthering political, social and economic co-operation and integration. Now the political and economic conditions which shaped these bodies have radically changed with the end of the Cold War. This book explains the evolution and extent of European integration, analyzing the effectiveness of collaboration in areas ranging from industrial development to international relations. The author considers the particular difficulties which are likely to arise for the existing organisations in the face of new political and economic demands from the East.;This book should be of interest to undergraduates following courses on the EC, international organizations, international politics and economics.
