The Social Dimension of 1992: Europe Faces a New EC

by Beverly Springer

Overview

Many books and articles have been written about the importance of the 1992 initiative of the European Community for the international economy. However, the 320 million consumers who are also citizens and voters in the twelve member states of the EC must be convinced they will benefit from a more powerful EC. Many are employees who will find their work situation vastly altered by the creation of a single internal market. Until now the European Community has had little impact on the daily lives of ordinary Europeans, as national governments provide social assistance and protection. Now, that role of national governments is threatened, and Europeans will increasingly look to the EC for social policies. The EC will become a reality in their daily lives.

This book discusses the social dimension of the 1992 initiative. It deals with both the substance and politics of the social policy, explaining both the relevance and controversial aspects of the proposed social policies for the future of European integration. Based on extensive use of primary sources and interviews, the book begins with a quick review of the history and organization of the EC, discusses major developments in employment policies, and examines current developments in social policy. The work will be of interest to those interested in international management and international human resource management as well as to political scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275941826
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/30/1992
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.42(d)
Lexile:	1260L (what's this?)

About the Author

BEVERLY SPRINGER is Professor of International Studies at Thunderbird—the American Graduate School of International Management. She is a member of the Executive Board of the European Community Studies Association and was selected by the Commission of the European Community to be a member of Team '92.

Table of Contents

Preface
An Introduction to the European Community: Its Institutions and Policies
The 1992 Initiative: Its Genesis, Scope, and Purpose
Europeans at Work: The Current Situation in the Member States
The Social Dimension: Its Relationship to the 1992 Initiative
The Politics of the Social Dimension
What 1992 Means for European Women
Industrial Democracy: The Social Charter and the European Company Statute
The Overlooked Parts of the Social Dimension: Health and Safety, Atypical Work, and Social Fund
Toward a Single Labor Market: The Free Movement of Employees
The Meaning of the Social Dimension for the Future of European Integration
Appendix
Bibliography
Index