Constitutional Law of the European Union offers a clear, new introduction to the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union. It takes a critical, contextual approach to European integration, looking to political theory, philosophy, international relations, as well as to law. In this way, it provides a clearer understanding of the often complex EU processes and is thus a more intelligible and interesting guide to EU law, locating it in its dynamic historical and political context. The book deals with vital changes which are crucial for the understanding of contemporary Europe and includes references to the Convention on the Future of Europe. Constitutional Law of the European Union offers: Comprehensive textbook coverage of the constitutional and institutional structures of the EU and general principles of EU law A scholarly, critical account, set in an historical context, and informed by other disciplines A coherent narrative treatment, more accessible to students than detailed standard authorities Undergraduate and postgraduate students of European Union Law, postgraduate Diploma students, and non-law students of international relations, political science and business will find this a stimulating and informative guide to the area. Sionaidh Douglas-Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Law at King's College London. Her special interests are EU law, jurisprudence and human rights. Law in Focus Series - Series Editor: Keith Ewing (King's College London)Cover Image: Limoges enamel plaque of European Sibyl, reproduced courtesy of The British Museum. ISBN 0 582 31717 7Longman an imprint of Pearson Education