The book does a good job of introducing, analysing and describing many of the EUs processes and procedures and how they affect and are affected by its member states. The best part, though, for me was the masterly introductory chapter on EU integration, which was refreshingly clear, detailed and successful in forecasting the possible futures for, as well as describing the present and past of, the EU and its member states. The book ends on an optimistic note, noting that the UKs less than glorious exit from the EU. . . appears to have demonstrated even to Eurosceptics that leaving is really not a good idea! Janet Mather, Manchester Metropolitan University (emerita), IEUSS Review of Books, March 2021
