The making of modern Switzerland, 1848-1998
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The making of modern Switzerland, 1848-1998
（New perspectives in German studies）
Macmillan , St. Martin's Press, 2000
- : uk
- : us
Available at 13 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A fascinating collection of essays by leading British and Swiss scholars which explore the development of Swiss democracy from 1848 to the present day. Culture and literature, politics and economics are looked at in turn in an attempt to unravel the extraordinary success of this microcosmic, multicultural society at the heart of Europe. The problem of contemporary Switzerland, faced with rapid changes within the European Union, are outlined with refreshing candour. The question is posed whether the country can retain its distinctive identity and traditional attitudes while at the same time seeking closer cooperation with the newly emerging Europe and accepting the challenges of the globalized economy.
Table of Contents
- Preface Notes on the Contributors PART ONE The 1848 Conflicts and Their Significance in Swiss Historiography
- T.Maissen Contemporary Reactions to '1848' by Writers and Intellectuals
- R.Charbon How to Create a National Myth: Switzerland Reflected in its Contemporary Writing
- U.Bugmann PART TWO Reforming the Swiss Federal Constitution: An International Lawyer's Perspective
- T.Cottier Swiss Politics Today
- W.Linder Finding a New Role in International Conflict Resolution: Switzerland after the End of the Cold War
- A.Williams The Swiss Economy: Facing the Future
- D.Furgler Redefining Swiss Relations with Europe
- C.Church Index
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