The tragedy of the European Union : disintegration or revival? / George Soros ; with Gregor Peter Schmitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Soros, George, author.

Schmitz, Gregor Peter, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union.

European Union countries--Economic policy.

European Union countries.

European Union countries--Economic conditions.

European Union countries--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Public Affairs, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The European Union could soon be a thing of the past. Xenophobia is rampant and commonly reflected in elections across the continent. Great Britain may hold a referendum on whether to abandon the union altogether. Spurred by anti-EU sentiments due to the euro crisis, national interests conflict with a shared vision for the future of Europe. Is it too late to preserve the union that generated unprecedented peace for more than half a century?This is no mere academic question with limited importance for America and the rest of the world. In the past decade, the EU has declined from a

Contents:

Contents; Preface by Anatole Kaletsky; Introduction by Gregor Peter Schmitz; PART 1: SUMMER 2013; First Interview: History; Second Interview: Tragedy; Third Interview: Markets; PART 2: DECEMBER 2013; Fourth Interview: Future; Appendix: Fallibility, Reflexivity, and the Human Uncertainty Principle

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61039-422-4