EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli by Andrew Gl

Description: EU Federalism and Constitutionalism by Andrew Glencross, Alexander H. Trechsel, Stefano Bartolini, Pier-Virgilio D'Astoli, Sergio Fabbrini, Jean-Marie Palayret, Paolo Ponzano, Bruno de Witte EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli is the first book-length study devoted not only to how Spinellis advocacy for a federal Europe shaped European integration but also how Spinellis ideas are essential to understanding the EU constitutional sy... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli, edited by Andrew Glencross and Alexander H. Trechsel, represents the first book-length study of the travails of the implementation of federalism at the European level from the perspective of Altiero Spinellis ideas and his political life, which were both devoted to a federally united Europe. It is also a timely publication given the protracted struggle to implement a new EU institutional architecture—the 2009 Lisbon Treaty—that is already being tested by the fallout from the global financial crisis. This fallout has brought into stark relief the tensions within the EU over the question of enhancing solidarity and federal unity or remaining a looser association of sovereign states. Hence by examining the successes and failures of federalism within the EU system, the book seeks to explain not only how the EU has reached its current impasse but also how it may fare in the future. To achieve this objective, the book takes an interdisciplinary approach that covers all three dimensions of the European project: historical, legal, and political. In this fashion, Andrew Glencross and Alexander H. Trechsels EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli offers a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the history, evolution, and future of federal principles and institutions in the European integration process. Author Biography Andrew Glencross is in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen. Alexander H. Trechsel is professor of political science and the first full-time holder of the Swiss chair in Federalism and Democracy at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. Table of Contents ForewordAcknowledgmentsList of TablesIntroductionPart One: The Constitutional Dimension1. The "Spinelli Treaty" of February 1984: The Start of the Process of Constitutionalizing the European Union2. Taking "Constitutionalism" and "Legitimacy" SeriouslyPart Two: The Comparative Dimension3. Revisiting Altiero Spinelli: Why to Look at the European Union through the American Experience4. Altiero Spinelli and Idea of the US Constitution as a Model for EuropePart Three: Political Actors and the Institutional Dimension5. The Question of Treaty Architecture: From the "Spinelli Draft" to the Lisbon Treaty6. François Mitterrand and the "Spinelli Treaty" of 1984: Support or Instrumentalization?Conclusion: Altiero Spinelli and the Future of the European UnionNotes on Contributors Review Federalism has been a regular benchmark throughout the history of European integration: a goal for some, a threat for others. This timely volume, written by renowned experts, offers a first assessment of its influence on the institutional development of the EU. Definitely worth reading to understand how Europe might be moving ahead in the future. -- Renaud Dehousse, director of European Studies at the Paris Institute of Political ScienceConsisting of a series of thought-provoking analyses by distinguished scholars, this volume situates Spinellis thought and actions within both a comparative and contemporary framework. The complex tensions which inform the relationship between federalism, constitutionalism, and functionalism in the European Union are crisply delineated such that both scholars and practitioners will profit from viewing Spinellis legacy anew. -- Alberta Sbragia, director of the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh Long Description EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli, edited by Andrew Glencross and Alexander H. Trechsel, represents the first book-length study of the travails of the implementation of federalism at the European level from the perspective of Altiero Spinellis ideas and his political life, which were both devoted to a federally united Europe. It is also a timely publication given the protracted struggle to implement a new EU institutional architecture--the 2009 Lisbon Treaty--that is already being tested by the fallout from the global financial crisis. This fallout has brought into stark relief the tensions within the EU over the question of enhancing solidarity and federal unity or remaining a looser association of sovereign states. Hence by examining the successes and failures of federalism within the EU system, the book seeks to explain not only how the EU has reached its current impasse but also how it may fare in the future. To achieve this objective, the book takes an interdisciplinary approach that covers all three dimensions of the European project: historical, legal, and political. In this fashion, Andrew Glencross and Alexander H. Trechsels EU Federalism and Constitutionalism: The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli offers a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the history, evolution, and future of federal principles and institutions in the European integration process. Review Quote Federalism has been a regular benchmark throughout the history of European integration: a goal for some, a threat for others. This timely volume, written by renowned experts, offers a first assessment of its influence on the institutional development of the EU. Definitely worth reading to understand how Europe might be moving ahead in the future. Details ISBN0739133349 Author Bruno de Witte Publisher Lexington Books ISBN-10 0739133349 ISBN-13 9780739133347 Format Hardcover Imprint Lexington Books Subtitle The Legacy of Altiero Spinelli Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 341.2422 Short Title EU FEDERALISM & CONSTITUTIONAL Language English Media Book Illustrations Yes Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-10-21 Edited by Alexander H. Trechsel UK Release Date 2010-10-21 AU Release Date 2010-10-21 NZ Release Date 2010-10-21 US Release Date 2010-10-21 Pages 172 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137321885;

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