This thoroughly researched, well-documented book presents a theoretically guided empirical analysis of developing and implementing gender equality policies in the European Union (EU). It traces the history and development of EU gender policy to the present day and will be inspirational reading for those interested in European governance and the Eur

Dr Anna van der Vleuten is is Assistant Professor in IR and European integration in the Department of Political Science at Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands.