How Long to Read How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother?

How Long Does it Take to Read How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother??

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 49 minutes to read How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother? by Philippe C. Schmitter

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Description

A contradictory creation indeed, the European Union has most of the institutions of a modern democracy, yet it does not function as one. Moreover, its growing scope of activity and supranational decision making processes are undermining the legitimacy of democracy in its member states. Much has been written about this double "democratic deficit," but surprisingly little thought has been given to what to do about it-short of drafting and ratifying a new federal constitution. In this provocative book, Philippe C. Schmitter explores both the possibility and the desirability of democratizing the EU. He argues that as a "non-state" and a "non nation" it will have to invent new forms of citizenship, representation, and decisionmaking if it is ever to democratize itself. The author also contends that the timing and political context work against a full-scale constitutionalization of the process. He proposes a number of modest (and some less modest) reforms that could improve the situation in the near future and eventually lead to a genuine Euro-democracy.

How long is How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother??

How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother? by Philippe C. Schmitter is 166 pages long, and a total of 42,496 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother? aloud.

What Reading Level is How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother??

How to Democratize the European Union-- and why Bother? is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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