Modern Greece: A Civilization On The Periphery (NATIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD : EUROPE) [Nov 04, 1996] Legg, Keith R and Roberts, John M

Legg, Keith R and Roberts, John M

ISBN 10: 0813316553 / ISBN 13: 9780813316550

Published by Westview Press, 1996

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"This clear, balanced account explores the dilemma of Greece, the fount of European civilization. Despite its classical past and EU membership, Greece has always been unable to escape the limbo of being "nearly developed"." Ex library stock so expect to see some markings and sparse annotations in the text. Binder in very good condition with minor expected age-wear. Dust jacket in very good condition. Quick flickthrough of text shows little in the way of annotation, other than initial library marks and library page missing. Overall very good condition. 1997 edition Quick dispatch. Many thanks for looking and supporting independents.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Greece: A Civilization On The Periphery (NATIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD : EUROPE) [Nov 04, 1996] Legg, Keith R and Roberts, John M
• Publisher: Westview Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813316553
• ISBN 13: 9780813316550
• Binding: Unknown binding
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This clear, balanced book explores the dilemma of Greece, the font of European civilization. Despite its classical past and EU membership, Greece has been unable to escape the limbo of being nearly developed. Illuminating the impact of borrowed western institutions on Greeces traditional culture, the authors analyze the paralyzing consequences: a political process dependent on personal relations and a civil society dominated by a highly centralized bureaucracy. State dominance, Legg and Roberts argue, has turned politics primarily into a struggle for office. This emphasis on political conflict has allowed politicians and their supporters to employ emotional nationalist rhetoric to flout democratic rules and to avoid genuine issues. Concluding that the Greek political systems nature precludes real reform, the authors show how EU opportunities for both economic and political reform have been largely lost. Unfortunately, the aspects of Greeces nearly developed status are mirrored in eastern European states with similar pasts. Indeed, the authors warn that the Greece of today may be the future of many of its neighbors. }This clear, balanced book explores the dilemma of Greece, the font of European civilization. Despite its classical past and EU membership, Greece has been unable to escape the limbo of being nearly developed. Illuminating the impact of borrowed western institutions on Greeces traditional culture, the authors analyze the paralyzing consequences: a political process dependent on personal relations and a civil society dominated by a highly centralized bureaucracy. State dominance, Legg and Roberts argue, has turned politics primarily into a struggle for office. This emphasis on political conflict has allowed politicians and their supporters to employ emotional nationalist rhetoric to flout democratic rules and to avoid genuine issues. Concluding that the Greek political systems nature precludes real reform, the authors show how EU opportunities for both economic and political reform have been largely lost. Unfortunately, the aspects of Greeces nearly developed status are mirrored in eastern European states with similar pasts. Indeed, the authors warn that the Greece of today may be the future of many of its neighbors. }

About the Author

Keith R. Legg is professor of political science at the University of Florida.