America's Perceptions of Europe [electronic resource] /
Eliasson, L.author.
This book seeks to rectify Americans' views of its closest ally, Europe - an ambitious task, but one sorely lacking in the literature. Many prejudices about Europe surface in headlines, while others remain latent, but they are real, pervasive and ingrained.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The global engine that keeps on going, and going, and going -- Misperceptions, myths, and justifications explained -- Simplifying the confusing : the "short-short" of Europe and the European Union -- Attractive, determined, and competitive : socialism has ceased to be -- High tech gizmos, web-surfing, cells, and green power -- The things we want in life : health, security, work, culture, and quality -- Europe's global tentacles reach you everywhere : trade, law, business, armaments, and military operations -- Kant and Uncle Sam : competition, cordiality, coordination, congruence, and cooperation -- Appendix A: Figures and tables -- Appendix B: Survey of American students : views and ideas of Europe.
This book seeks to rectify Americans' views of its closest ally, Europe - an ambitious task, but one sorely lacking in the literature. Many prejudices about Europe surface in headlines, while others remain latent, but they are real, pervasive and ingrained.
International relations.
European Union.
Globalization.
Political science.
International Relations.
European Union Politics.
Globalization.
Political Science.