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Europe
（Global studies）
McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, c2004
8th ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-284) and index
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Description
This eighth edition of "Global Studies: Europe" contains background essays on Western Europe and each of its countries. Each country report features detailed maps and statistics. A compilation of carefully selected articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world is reprinted in this volume, and an annotated list of World Wide Web sites guides students to additional resources.
Table of Contents
- Using Global Studies: EuropeSelected World Wide Web SitesU.S. Statistics and MapCanada Statistics and MapWorld MapEurope MapEurope: Centuries of Commonalities and ConflictsAn "Expanding" EuropeCountry ReportsAndorra (Principality of Andorra)Austria (Republic of Austria)Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium)Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus)Denmark (Kingdom of Denmark)Finland (Republic of Finland)France (French Republic)Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)Greece (Hellenic Republic)The Holy See (Vatican City)Iceland (Republic of Iceland)Ireland (Eire)Italy (Italian Republic)Liechtenstein (Principality of Liechtenstein)Luxembourg (Grand Vichy of Luxembourg)Malta (Republic of Malta)Monaco (Principality of Monaco)The Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands)Norway (Kingdom of Norway)Portugal (Portuguese Republic)San Marino (Republic of San Marino)Spain (Kingdom of Spain)Sweden (Kingdom Sweden)Switzerland (Swiss Confederation)United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)Articles from the World Press1. Where Does Europe End?, Nancy Popson, The WilsonQuarterly", Summer 2002.Historically, Europe was defined by political, cultural,and economic parameters. Today, the eastern extent of Europe is stillnot positively defined. Some of the challenges in--and-resistanceto--that process are reviewed in this article.2. The United States of Europe?, John Tagliabue, NewYork Times Upfront", November 1, 2002.Delegates from across the continent are writing aconstitution for a sort of United States of Europe. Will the EuropeanUnion become a global challenge to the superpower status of the UnitedStates?3. Westward, Look, the Land is Bright, TheEconomist", October 26, 2002.As the EU becomes more cohesive, countries in what used tobe called Central and Eastern Europe are becoming part of a unitedEurope.4. 10 Countries Sign to Join European Union, Frank Bruni,New York Times", April 16, 2003.The European Union is expanding. Most recently, 10 newcountries have signed pacts to become part of the organization: Malta,Slovenia, Cyprus, and Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia.5. European Union's Expansion Is Overshadowed by Disarray,Frank Bruni, New York Times", April 16, 2003.As the newest members of the European Union were signingtreaties to join, debate about Iraq lent confusion. Major players inthe EU were divided over the war, with Britain and Spain supportingthe war and France and Germany opposing it.6. European Union Summit: France, Germany Seek Rapprochementwith US, Chris Marsden and Julie Hyland, World Socialist WebSite", April 19, 2003.After the war in Iraq, the European Union soughtconciliation with the Bush administration. Criticism of the U.S.invasion of Iraq was muted, and an EU resolution accepted that in theimmediate aftermath of the war, Iraq would be governed by the UnitedStates with the assistance of Britain.7. Freeing Europe's Economy, Bruce Barnard,Europe", April 2002.Deregulation could save Europeans billions of euros, butproponents of the policy worry that the drive to cut red tape isrunning out of steam.8. Finland Wired for the Future, Hiren Phuken, TheStraits Times", July 26, 2002.The Finns are focusing on the future, and they are stayingin front of the information technology revolution. This policy haspositively affected their economy
- in 2001, the World Economic Forumdeclared Finland the world's most competitive economy.9. Iraq Rift Launches New Era in German Foreign Policy,Andreas Tzortzis and Marc Young, Deutsche Welle World", April17, 2003.The strong fabric binding Berlin and Washington is frayingas Germany foreign policy undergoes a rapid transformation. Theauthors consider where Germany's foreign policy isheaded.10. Prometheus Unbound, The Economist", October 12,2002.Greece is enjoying much greater economic success thanseemed likely even five years ago. But the country's impressiveeconomic progress and its role on the world stage are frafile, andwill need close attention.11. Model Makers: Survey of the Netherlands, John Peet,The Economist", May 4, 2002.Over the last two decades, the Netherlands has beenreclaiming land from the sea to great success. But recently some ofthe shine has worn off. This article looks at the current state of theDutch economy.12. Sweden's Social Democrats Sitting Pretty, Ariane Sains,Europe", April 2002.In this article, Ariane Sains looks at the current political structure ofSweden and the movement toward a two party system.13. Challenging Blair Home Territory: How the British PublicViewed the War, Isabelle Humphries, Islam Online.net",April 20, 2003.The participation of British forces in the invasion of Iraqproduced massive public opposition and raised questions in Englandnever previously heard in times of war.
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