Europe in Revolt: Mapping the New European Left

by Bhaskar Sunkara

Book Overview

In Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain the debt crisis that began with the 2008 global recession helped trigger severe austerity measures--which only worsened economic conditions. In response, something happened that few outsiders expected: A massive wave of resistance erupted across Europe. With mainstream parties largely discredited by their support of austerity measures, room opened for radicals to offer a left-wing alternative. Europe in Revolt...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608465934
• ISBN13: 9781608465934
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Haymarket Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 5.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"