Why Switzerland?

Why Switzerland?
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9780521709552Why Switzerland?, first published in 1976, offers a unique analysis of the structures that make Switzerland work and provides a short, concise "working model" for the visitor or student. Linking an analysis of the microeconomy to the major features in politics, history, religion and language, it shows how a "bottom up" society has survived in a world of "top down" states. For this new edition Jonathan Steinberg has completely revised and extended his text, and a number of unusual and attractive illustrations have been added.
- A unique study of 'how Switzerland works' in a thoroughly revised and illustrated new edition
- Offers a clear analysis of Switzerland's democratic politics, and describes models to imitate or consider
- Questions the established doctrines about Switzerland's languages, politics, history, etc, and its position regarding the European Union
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"I recommend that you buy it, read it, and realise what you are missing - not just the railways- by not being Swiss." -Swiss Express
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Why Switzerland?
- 2. History
- 3. Politics
- 4. Language
- 5. Wealth
- 6. Religion
- 7. Identity
- 8. Why Switzerland matters
- Appendix. How to vote for the lower house of Parliament (Nationalrat) in Switzerland.
- Jonathan Steinberg , University of Cambridge
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