Details
- 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.
Part 1: Institutional Law
1: The establishment and development of the EU
2: The Union institutions
3: Transfer of powers, competances and law-making
4: Sources and forms of EU law
5: Supremacy of EU law
Part 2: Procedural actions, enforcement and remedies in EU law
6: The preliminary ruling (Article 267 TFEU)
7: Treaty enforcement actions against Member States
8: Remedies: direct and indirect effects and state liability
9: Direct actions for remedies before the ECJ
Part 3: Substantive Law
10: Free movement of goods 1: tariff & tax barriers
11: Free movement of goods 2: non-tariff barriers
12: Free movement of persons 1
13: Free movement of persons 2: developments and citizenship
14: Discrimination law
Nigel Foster, Visiting Professor of European Law at the University of Buckingham and at the Europa Institute, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany
Nigel Foster is a Visiting Professor at the University of Buckingham and Saarland University and has nearly 30 years experience teaching and examining EU law. His OUP publications include Foster on EU law, Q&A on EU Law, andGerman Legal System and Laws. He is also editor of the bestselling Blackstone's EU Treaties and Legislation. Other publications include Austrian Legal System and Law (Routledge-Cavendish) and EU Law, Text and Materials, with John Tillotson (Routledge-Cavendish) and he has written numerous articles on various aspects of EU Law.
Review(s) from previous edition
"Students can find EU law a challenging subject but Foster's book provides a helpful resource to support student learning in this subject area. - Katherine Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Law, Leeds Metropolitan University
"This textbook has just the right amount of depth. It is easy to understand and the extra features and learning aids make this book the best choice for students. " - Chloe Hamblin, Student, University of Plymouth
"The layout of the book is extremely eye-catching and the writing style is student-friendly. It certainly has instant appeal in terms of readability." - Shaun Mills, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Central Lancashire
