European Union Law 4th ed

• 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.