{"product_id":"the-european-union-a-very-short-introduction","title":"The European Union: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe European Union is the largest economic entity in the world and one of the largest political entities  with 493 million people in 2006. Fully updated for 2007 to include controversial and current topics such as the Unions enlargement and its role in ongoing world affairs  this accessible Very Short Introduction shows how and why the Union has developed  how its institutions work  and what it does--from the single market to the Euro  and from agriculture to peace-keeping and the environment. Pinder and Usherwood cover the entire history of the Union  examine the momentous changes that have taken place within the Union since 2000  and highlight the benefits  controversies  and lessons learned from programs such as its expansion into central and eastern Europe  and the circulation of the Euro. The book also examines the role of the European Union as a peace-keeper in Europe and beyond  sheds light on how it functions in world politics  looks at its role in supporting the rise of environmental politics  and considers the challenges and choices that lie ahead in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964920983605,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199233977","price":21.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199233977.jpg?v=1770484750","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-european-union-a-very-short-introduction","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}