Families and the European Union
Families and the European Union
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USDIn the first book to offer a comprehensive analysis of family law in the European Union, McGlynn argues that a traditional concept of 'family' which has many adverse effects - on individuals, on families (in all their diverse forms), and indeed on the economic ambitions of the EU is forming the basis for the little-recognised and under-researched field of EU family law. This book examines three different aspects of family life - childhood, parenthood and partnerships - and critically analyses existing EU law in relation to each. It examines the emerging field of EU family law, providing a highly sceptical account of recent developments and a robust challenge to the arguments in favour of the codification of European civil law, including family law.
- First book to offer a comprehensive analysis of 'family' and family law in the EU
- Offers a robust challenge to the arguments in favour of the codification of European civil law, including family law, arguing for reform based on human rights principles
- Offers an innovative, conceptual study of diverse fields of substantive EU law
Reviews & endorsements
'… this is the first book that offers a comprehensive analysis of family law and policies in the EU. … by providing a very strong conceptual background, Families and the European Union will not go out of date. … Families and the European Law is very well researched and provides the reader with an invaluable wealth of sources. It is written in a clear and engaging style. It will be of interest not only to students and academics but also to practitioners and policy-makers; more generally to anybody who has an interest in this area.' European Journal of International Law
Product details
October 2006Paperback
9780521613354
262 pages
228 × 154 × 16 mm
0.435kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface and acknowledgements
- Table of cases
- Table of statutes
- 1. Pluralism and human rights: a legal foundation for the regulation of families and family law in the European Union
- 2. Families, ideologies and value pluralism: towards an expanded concept of family
- 3. Children and European Union law: Instrumentalism, protection and empowerment
- 4. Parenthood and European Union law: old ideologies and new ideals
- 5. European Union law and the regulation of intimate relationships: marriage, partnerships and human rights
- 6. The emergence of a European Union family law
- 7. Harmonisation, codification and the future of family law in the European Union
- Bibliography.
