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European Union
A clear, approachable guide to one of the world’s most unusual political projects, this book reflects a scholar’s feel for both big ideas and everyday consequences. Its author writes about Europe with an eye for how institutions shape real political life.
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The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992
by European Union
About the author
Christopher J. Bickerton is a professor of modern European politics at the University of Cambridge and an Official Fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge. Across his academic work, he has focused on European politics, international relations, and the changing shape of democracy and the state in Europe.
Before Cambridge, he taught at other major universities including Oxford, the University of Amsterdam, and Sciences Po in Paris. His published work spans books and articles on the European Union, contemporary politics, and political change, making him a well-known voice for readers who want serious ideas explained in a readable way.
His writing on the European Union stands out for treating it not just as a set of institutions, but as a living political experiment with real tensions, trade-offs, and consequences for citizens.