The European Union: Facts & Figures (The European Union: Political, Social, And Economic Cooperation)

Gr. 8-11. In-depth and up-to-date, this introductory title in the European Union series combines the big picture of how the EU was formed with details about how it works and the social, political, and economic advantages it provides for contemporary Europeans, "united in diversity." The writing style is turgid at times, with lots of bureaucratic jargon, and the two-column format seems crowded. But numerous illustrations help break up the text; there are color photos, cartoon-style pictures, and many graphs. Topics include how the use of a single standard currency benefits both business and individuals, and how the EU influences world efforts to preserve the environment. A list of project and report ideas appears at the back of the book, along with a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of Internet sources. Each of the remaining titles in the series concentrates on a different EU country. Hazel Rochman
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