The battle for Europe : how an elite hijacked a continent - and how we can take it back / Thomas Fazi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fazi, Thomas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neoliberalism--Europe.

Neoliberalism.

Europe--Politics and government.

Europe.

Europe--Economic integration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Pluto Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Battle for Europe brings into sharp focus the historical importance of the current Eurozone crisis. Thomas Fazi argues that European Union (EU) elites have seized on the financial crash to push through damaging neoliberal policies, undermining social cohesion and vital public services. Drawing on a wealth of sources, Fazi argues that the EU's austerity policies are not simply a case of political and ideological short-sightedness, but part of a long-term project by elites to remove the last remnants of the welfare state and complete the neoliberal project. As well as an urgent critique of the EU and monetary union as currently constituted, The Battle for Europe showcases a programme for progressive reform and outlines how citizens and workers of Europe can radically overhaul EU institutions.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Contents""; ""Figures and Tables""; ""Preface""; ""1. The Financial Crisis""; ""2. The Coup""; ""3. The Real Causes of the Euro Crisis""; ""4. From Economic Crisis to Economic Shock""; ""5. Brave New Europe""; ""6. Another Europe is Possible!""; ""Notes""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 11, 2014).

ISBN:

9781783710232

1783710233

9781783710225

1783710225

OCLC:

873760102