{"product_id":"is-the-eu-doomed-hardback-9780745683966","title":"Is the EU Doomed? (Hardback) 9780745683966","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIs the EU Doomed?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJan Zielonka (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745683966, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e120 pages\u003cbr\u003e19.8 x 13 x 1.5 cm, 0.231 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Zielonka offers a new and refreshing vision of Europe's future - one that chimes perfectly with the EU's motto 'United in Diversity'.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGiuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A provocative and thoughtful book which comes at a critical moment for European integration.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLionel Barber, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Jan Zielonka is one of the most original and sophisticated observers of European politics. So when he expresses disillusion with both the EU and its Member States we should pay attention to where he thinks we are heading. This lucid and incisive book is a key source for understanding the current impasse.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChristopher Hill, University of Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The EU may be not doomed but it is in deep crisis. In this provocative book Jan Zielonka offers an original and controversial proposal for a radically different model of European integration.  Challenging conventional views he considers the prospects of a 'neo-medieval' Europe composed of networks of cities, regions and ONG's where a 'polyphony' among actors will replace the current cacophony of the centres.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJosep Borrell Fontelles, former President of the European Parliament and former President of the European University Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Jan Zielonka has written a punchy, incisive and devastating account of the EU and its malaise after the financial crisis. He combines his plea to move away from 'sanctimonious protestant preaching' with a convincing sketch of how a more chaotic pattern of networks between cities, provinces but also a wide range of social and corporate institutions might produce a more durable, effective and also legitimate governance.  The treatment is eloquent but also wise.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHarold James, Princeton University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A fascinating and thought-provoking book that will change our view of the EU as neither a true state nor an ever-changing cacophony of nations.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJosef Joffe,\u003c\/b\u003e Stanford University and Editor of \u003ci\u003eDie Zeit\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Jan Zielonka's brilliant analysis of European disintegration is packed with big ideas that are elegantly expressed. It acts as an original and iconoclastic challenge to both the euro-sceptic and the euro-federalist discourses on the crisis. This is a must-read book for anyone who cares about the future of Europe.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Whether or not you agree with Jan Zielonka's arguments, you will find this book a stimulating read. I'm sure it will provoke much discussion about the future development of the European Union.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLord Patten of Barnes CH, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former European Commissioner for External Affairs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A brilliant and profoundly original analysis of the European Crisis.  A work of optimism, as well!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam Pfaff, Author and Syndicated Columnist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Zielonka is an intellectual provocateur in the best sense of the word...this book will stimulate debate on Europe's continuing multinational experiment.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe European Union is in crisis. Crippled by economic problems, political brinkmanship, and institutional rigidity, the EU faces an increasingly uncertain future. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this compelling essay, leading scholar of European politics, Jan Zielonka argues that although the EU will only survive in modest form - deprived of many real powers - Europe as an integrated entity will grow stronger. Integration, he contends, will continue apace because of European states’ profound economic interdependence, historic ties and the need for political pragmatism. A revitalized Europe led by major cities, regions and powerful NGOs will emerge in which a new type of continental solidarity can flourish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The EU may well be doomed, but Europe certainly is not.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Crisis 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Disintegration 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Reintegration 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Vision 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Practising Polyphony 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 119\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407336927512,"sku":"9780745683966","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745683966.jpg?v=1784163237","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/is-the-eu-doomed-hardback-9780745683966","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}