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Paperback. The euro crisis is tearing Europe apart. But the heart of the matter is that, as the crisis unfolds, the basic rules of European democracy are being subverted or turned into their opposite, bypassing parliaments, governments and EU institutions. Translator(s): Livingstone, Rodney. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1QFE; JPSN2; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 147 x 9. Weight in Grams: 148.
The euro crisis is tearing Europe apart. But the heart of the matter is that, as the crisis unfolds, the basic rules of European democracy are being subverted or turned into their opposite, bypassing parliaments, governments and EU institutions. Multilateralism is turning into unilateralism, equality into hegemony, sovereignty into the dependency and recognition into disrespect for the dignity of other nations. Even France, which long dominated European integration, must submit to Berlin’s strictures now that it must fear for its international credit rating.
How did this happen? The anticipation of the European catastrophe has already fundamentally changed ... Read more
The euro crisis is tearing Europe apart. But the heart of the matter is that, as the crisis unfolds, the basic rules of European democracy are being subverted or turned into their opposite, bypassing parliaments, governments and EU institutions. Multilateralism is turning into unilateralism, equality into hegemony, sovereignty into the dependency and recognition into disrespect for the dignity of other nations. Even France, which long dominated European integration, must submit to Berlin’s strictures now that it must fear for its international credit rating.
How did this happen? The anticipation of the European catastrophe has already fundamentally changed ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
153g
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745665405
SKU
V9780745665405
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Ref
99-50
About Ulrich Beck
Ulrich Beck is one of the world’s leading sociologists and social thinkers, well-known for his best-selling book Risk Society. He is Emeritus Professor at Munich, London and Paris.
Reviews for German Europe
"A compelling analysis of Germany." —The Economist "A blistering indictment of Germany's modern-day economic domination, by one of Germany's most distinguished intellectuals." —Daily Mail "A brilliant and succinct analysis of the political genius of Angela Merkel." —Charles Moore, Sunday Telegraph "A short but punchy book by the distinguished German sociologist." —Prospect "A ... Read more