Eric Jones
Few books are as clearly argued as Andrew Moravcsik's.... His analytical presentation is carefully articulated, his presentation of historical material is meticulous and his conclusions are at the same time provocative and well-grounded in existing debates. Simply, his is a book that is bound to generate useful controversy even among those who know very little about the intricacies of integration theory beforehand. Moravscik has succeeded not only in creating a touchstone for contemporary theorizing about Europe, but also in providing perhaps the best course book for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in European affairs.... At the same time, and perhaps more important, Moravscik may inspire a new generation of students to take the study of Europe as seriously as they take the subject matter.
Adam Robbers
Moravcsik's book is a purely retrospective study (and all the better for it), examining why sovereign governments in Europe have repeatedly chosen to coordinate their core economic policies and surrender sovereign prerogatives within an international institution.... The case argued by Moravcsik is powerful, well buttressed by evidence, and weighty.... This is an original and challenging account of European integration.
Helen Wallace
This challenging volume will be read—and re-read—for its insights into West European integration. Moravcsik's painstakingly thorough study lays out the rich evidence for his probing analysis of European statecraft.
Pierre-Henry Lauren
Andrew Moravcsik, in this work of rich insights and cogent case studies,deserves complements for illuminating the 'grand bargains' that have forged and developed the European Community (now European Union). This work is a distinguished contribution to thinking about these paramount events in contemporary Europe. Moravcsik has performed a laudable feat by skillfully weaving the themes of nation-state decision formation with domestic socioeconomic variables, thereby enriching our comprehension about these frontier-shattering experiments in transnational co-operation.... The book is consistently interesting, stimulating, and intellectually challenging.
From the Publisher
Andrew Moravcsik has written a densely documented, well argued, intelligent, and aggressive book.
Robert O. Keohane
In The Choice for Europe, Andrew Moravcsik combines social science theory with extensive empirical research to produce the most compelling and significant analysis yet of the European Community.
Todd Alan Good
Moravcsik has produced a very well-written and ambitious work which addresses the flaws in previous scholarship on this issue. Simply stated, it is the best synthetic account of the European integration process currently available, and must be read by anyone with an interest in this intriguing issue.
Thomas Risse
Moravcsik's book provides the most comprehensive account of the history-making decisions setting up the EC/EU available. It will set the standards in European studies for the years to come.... This book represents an excellent synthesis of his work.... Moravcsik's particular strength is his ability to combine in-depth historical analysis with rigorous hypothesis testing. This is the main reason why this book constitutes a model for future research in European studies and elsewhere.... This is a path-breaking book.... It also contains a political message that is utterly relevant for the future of the European Union.
