Why the Germans do it better : notes from a grown-up country / John Kampfner.
By: Kampfner, John [author.]
.Publisher: London : Atlantic Books, 2020Description: 312 pages.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781786499752.Subject(s): National characteristics, German | Germany -- Civilization -- 21st century | Germany -- Social conditions -- 21st century | Germany -- Politics and government -- 21st centuryDDC classification: 943 Summary: "Emerging from a collection of city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined by misinformation and short-termism, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency, competence and stability. Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a provocative and entertaining exploration of the country many still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain struggles to tackle many contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, 'Why the Germans Do It Better' is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country."-- Taken from dust jacket.
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| 943 HIS The history of Poland since 1863 / | 943 HIT Hitler's generals / | 943 HOE A history of modern Hungary : | 943 KAM Why the Germans do it better : notes from a grown-up country / | 943 KOC A history of Prussia / | 943 KRE Czechoslovakia : | 943 MAC The Habsburg Empire, 1790-1918 / |
"Emerging from a collection of city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined by misinformation and short-termism, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency, competence and stability. Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a provocative and entertaining exploration of the country many still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain struggles to tackle many contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, 'Why the Germans Do It Better' is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country."-- Taken from dust jacket.