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Title: Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a grown-up country
Author: KAMPFNER JOHN
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 30/08/2021
Imprint: ATLANTIC BOOKS
Price: $23.00
Publishing status: Active
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 from its heart, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability.
Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a critical and entertaining exploration of the country many in the West still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why, despite its faults, Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain fails to tackle contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, Why the Germans Do It Better is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating coun
ISBN: 9781786499783
Dimension: 198mm X 129mm
Pages: 320
Edition: 01