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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The United States of Europe: The New Superpower and the End of American Supremacyby T R Reid
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:To Americans accustomed to unilateralism abroad and social belt-tightening at home, few books could be more revelatoryor controversialthan this timely, lucid, and informative portrait of the new European Union. Now comprising 25 nations and 450 million citizens, the EU has more people, more wealth, and more votes on every international body than the United States. It eschews military force but offers guaranteed health care and free university educations. And the new "United States of Europe" is determined to be a superpower. Tracing the EU's emergence from the ruins of World War II and its influence everywhere from international courts to supermarket shelves, T. R. Reid explores the challenge it poses to American political and economic supremacy. The United States of Europe is essential reading. Review:A first-rate journalist, Reid provides impressive evidence to support his hypothesis. (The Denver Post) A lively, thought-provoking book. (The Seattle Times) T. R. Reid is like that great teacher you once had who makes a potentially dull and ponderous subject entertaining. (The Miami Herald) Synopsis:Now comprising 25 nations and 450 million citizens, the European Union has more people, wealth and votes than the United States. The author explores the challenge it poses to American political and economic supremacy.
About the AuthorT. R. Reid is a longtime correspondent for the Washington Post and former chief of its Tokyo and London bureaus as well as a commentator for National Public Radio. His books include The Chip and Confucius Lives Next Door. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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