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This book aims to broaden readers' understanding of the issues now facing the European Union by explaining the motivation underpinning the process of integration in Western Europe after 1945. The contributors discuss: - the part played by the Federal Republic of Germany; - the role of ideas and political movements in stimulating policy; - the economic interest of West Germany and West German business; and - the strategic aspects of Germany's policy. Also included is a German view of French and British attitudes toward a unified Europe and a discussion of the social history of integration.
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Nine essays originally presented as invited lectures by visiting German speakers at a 1993 seminar held at Oxford U. They critically examine the issues, history, and uncertain future now faced by the European Union, including the part played by the Federal Republic of Germany; the role of ideas and political movements in stimulating policy; the economic interest of West Germany and West German business; and the strategic aspects of Germany's policy. Includes a German view of French and English attitudes toward a unified Europe and a discussion of the social history of integration. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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