Why the Germans Do it Better John Kampfner

BOOK OF THE YEAR IN GUARDIAN, ECONOMIST amp; NEW STATESMAN #39;Excellent and provocative... a passionate, timely book. #39; Sunday Times #39;A fine new book... thoughtful, deeply reported and impeccably even-handed. #39; The Times 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 country. Product details: Publisher : Atlantic Books; Main edition Language : English Paperback : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 1786499789 ISBN-13 : 978-1786499783 Dimensions : 12.7 x 19.69 cm