EU Law Directions, 3rd Edition

• A clear and uncomplicated writing style ensures students new to EU law quickly grasp the central elements of the subject
• Written by the author of numerous respected textbooks and student materials, including the bestsellingBlackstone's EU Treaties and Legislation and German Legal System and Laws
• Nigel Foster has nearly 30 years experience of teaching and examining EU law and provides a text which is readable without compromising on academic quality or accuracy
• Rigorously updated and edited for each edition to present comprehensive discussion in a compact, student-friendly format
• A range of features such as definition boxes, end of chapter questions and thinking points all support student learning and provide areas for discussion and further thought
• Case summaries highlight key cases and provide context to help further student understanding of key areas
• Cross-references and chapter summaries demonstrate how topics link together, ensuring students gain a full picture of EU law
• Accompanied by a free Online Resource Centre which contains a range of features including approaches to end of chapter questions, exam tips and updates. The development of the EU is also clearly shown, through video clips, an interactive map and timeline of key events, providing essential background detail for students studying EU law for the first time

New to this edition

• Fully revised to take account of new legislative and case law developments, in particular relating to free movement of persons and equality law
• Full consideration of the impact of the Lisbon Treaty, including changes to Article 263 TFEU
• Discussion of the UK 2011 EU Act
• Consideration of the latest case law following the Mangold case
• New and expanded case summaries added throughout plus additional and up-to-date further reading advice

With a readable and modern writing style, EU Law Directions clearly explains the key topics and developments in this fast-paced and increasingly important subject area. No previous knowledge is assumed, making this the idea text for those approaching EU law for the first time. 

With nearly 30 years' experience teaching and examining EU law, Nigel Foster provides a student-friendly text which is readable without compromising on academic quality. The text is easy-to-follow with useful features throughout such as case summaries, key definitions and diagrams. Cross-references and end of chapter summaries demonstrate how topics link together and enable students to quickly build up a comprehensive understanding of EU Law. The text is clearly broken down into logical sections, guiding students through institutional, procedural and substantive law while considering the law from a European as well as a UK perspective.

This text is also accompanied by a free online resource centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/foster_directions3e/) which includes the following features: 
- An interactive timeline showing the key moments in EU legal history
- An interactive map illustrating the development of the EU and providing essential background knowledge
- Video clips from the European Commission 
- Suggested approaches to end of chapter questions
- Study and exam tips
- Updates to the law
- Useful weblinks

There is also a selection of resources for lecturers, including an additional chapter on competition law and a customisable testbank.

Readership: Suitable for undergraduate students taking a module in EU law as part of the LLB or other related law courses. It may also be useful for those requiring background knowledge of EU law for either study or work in areas such as politics or international relations.