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European Union Law, 4th Edition

European Union Law, 4th Edition

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  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN: 9780192863836
  • Published In: May 2023
  • Format: Paperback , 928 pages
  • Jurisdiction: European Union ? Disclaimer:
    Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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    • Unique multi-contributor textbook, draws together leading experts in the field from various Member States to provide an introduction to the key principles and perspectives of EU law
    • Written and edited by an experienced team of academics, teachers and practitioners from across the EU Member States
    • A consistently engaging writing style and clear structure ensures every chapter is accessible for students with no prior knowledge of EU law, while still dealing with complex issues and debates
    • Each chapter has been extensively reviewed by a panel of students and lecturers to ensure accessibility and suitablility for a broad range of EU law courses and students
    • Critical case studies are included throughout the book, illustrating how EU law functions in practice
    • Broad coverage ensures the text is suitable for all undergraduate EU law courses, including comprehensive coverage of institutional EU law and the four freedoms as well as chapters on more specialised areas such as competition law, EU criminal law, and health law
    • Key quotes and excerpts are included in each chapter to help familiarise students with the key legislation and academic sources which underpin and shape EU law
    • Diagrams are used regularly throughout the text to clarify areas of difficulty and help students consolidate their understanding of complex processes and structures within the EU
    • Accompanied by a comprehensive Online Resource Centre which includes an interactive timeline and map of the EU, downloadable diagrams from the book, video clips, a flashcard glossary as well as regular updates and blog posts on the latest developments in EU law.

    Edited by Catherine Barnard and Steve Peers, this new EU law textbook draws together a range of perspectives from experienced academics, teachers and practitioners from a number of jurisdictions to provide a comprehensive introduction to EU law. Each chapter has been written by an expert in the field to provide you with access to a broad range of ideas while offering a solid foundation in the institutional and substantive law of the EU. 

    Written by experts yet designed for students, every chapter has been reviewed by both students and lecturers to ensure a balance of accessible explanation and critical detail. Case studies are included throughout the book to enable you to understand the context and implications of EU law, as well as helping to familiarise you with some of the most significant caselaw in the area. Quotes and examples from key EU legislation and academic sources are also included to help develop your understanding of EU law, while further reading suggestions for each chapter act as a springboard for further study and assessment preparation. 

    The first edited collection for students, this new text provides a fresh and modern guide to EU law and is an ideal entry-point for students new to the subject as well as those looking to develop their understanding of EU law.

    Readership: Students taking a module in EU law as part of undergraduate or postgraduate studies. This text may also be of interest to those studying or working in related fields such as European politics and business.

  • 1: Catherine Barnard & Steve Peers: Introduction
    2: Paul Craig: Development of the EU
    3: Steve Peers: The EU's political institutions
    4: Robert Schütze: Constitutionalism and the EU
    5: Kieran St. C. Bradley: Legislating in the EU - decision-making and competence
    6: Michal Bobek: The effects of EU law in national legal systems
    7: Bruno de Witte: EU law: is it international law?
    8: Herwig C. H. Hofmann: General principles of EU law and EU administrative law
    9: Eleanor Spaventa: Fundamental rights in the European Union
    10: Albertina Albors-Llorens: Judicial protection before the Court of Justice of the European Union
    11: Jukka Snell: The internal market and philosophies of market integration
    12: Peter Oliver & Martin Martinez Navarro: Free movement of goods
    13: Catherine Barnard: Free movement of natural persons
    14: Catherine Barnard with Jukka Snell: Free movement of legal persons and the provision of services
    15: Leo Flynn: Free movement of capital
    16: Niamh Nic Shuibhne: Exceptions to the free movement rules
    17: Alison Jones & Christopher Townley: Competition law
    18: Leigh Hancher & Wolf Sauter: Public services and EU law
    19: Alicia Hinarejos: Economic and Monetary Union
    20: Mia Rönnmar: Labour and equality law
    21: Tamara Hervey: EU health law
    22: Elisa Morgera: EU environmental law
    23: Geraint Howells: EU consumer law
    24: Geert De Baere: EU external action
    25: John R. Spencer: EU criminal law
    26: Steve Peers: Immigration and asylum law

  • Catherine Barnard is Professor of European Union Law and Labour Law and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

    Steve Peers is Professor of Law at the University of Essex.

    Contributors: 
    Albertina Albors-Llorens, Girton College, University of Cambridge 
    Catherine Barnard, Trinity College, University of Cambridge 
    Michal Bobek, College of Europe, Bruges 
    Kieran St. C. Bradley, European Union Civil Service Tribunal 
    Paul Craig, St John's College, University of Oxford 
    Geert De Baere, University of Leuven 
    Bruno de Witte, University of Maastricht 
    Leo Flynn, Legal Service of the European Commission 
    Leigh Hancher, Tilburg University 
    Tamara Hervey, University of Sheffield 
    Alicia Hinarejos, Downing College, University of Cambridge 
    Herwig C. H. Hofmann, University of Luxembourg 
    Geraint Howells, University of Manchester 
    Alison Jones, King's College London 
    Elisa Morgera, University of Edinburgh 
    Martin Martinez Navarro, European Ombudsman 
    Niamh Nic Shuibhne, University of Edinburgh 
    Peter Oliver, Legal Service of the European Commission 
    Steve Peers, University of Essex 
    Mia Rönnmar, Lund University 
    Wolf Sauter, Tilburg University 
    Robert Schütze, Durham University 
    Jukka Snell, University of Turku and Swansea University 
    Eleanor Spaventa, Durham University 
    John R. Spencer, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge 
    Christopher Townley, King's College London

  • "An EU law book which I have actually enjoyed reading! Very concise, using modern examples to illustrate fact and analysis. An interesting and thought provoking approach to one of THE driest subjects in a law degree! " -Kate Taylor, LLB Student, University of Cardiff

    "Very clear cut and rather interesting chapters! I definitely learnt a few new facts! The chapters are written by many world-class professors yet are very appropriate for students, easy to understand and an enjoyable read. " - Meraj Sakaria, LLB student, Swansea University

    "This is a particularly strong textbook which introduces the reader comfortably into the subject by giving the historical and political context. What often lets students down is their understanding of cases, yet by including in-depth case analyses the authors deepen this understanding. " - Ronan Buist, LLB Student, Dundee University

    "Unique in its breadth of coverage, this is one of the most up to date, authoritative, and comprehensive EU law textbooks. " - Francesco de Cecco, Lecturer in Law, Newcastle University

    "The engaging style and manner of the authors makes this accessible to all students, the pitch is perfect. Clearly the authors have a passion, which is infectious. " - Dewi Williams, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire University

    "The book offers the necessary level of detail, but also a well-handled overall thematic narrative that would help a student see the woods as well as the trees." - Stephen Weatherill, Fellow and Professor of European Law, Somerville College, University of Oxford

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