Alarming Drum: Britain's European Dilemma

by Peter Morgan

Overview

This book examines the UK's relationship with the European Union, together with a scrutiny of global strategic prospects. It covers topics such as economy, military and demographic developments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845401078
Publisher:	Imprint Academic
Publication date:	08/01/2007
Pages:	412
Product dimensions:	5.48(w) x 8.28(h) x 1.27(d)

About the Author

Peter Morgan has been working in the rural water supply and sanitation sector for 25 years. He was connected to the Blair Research Institute, Zimbabwe, and has developed a number of low-cost, appropriate sanitation options, including the Blair Latrine, a Ventilated Improved Pit latrine that is widely used internationally.

Editorial Reviews

"It is reassuring to find that the debate over Britain's membership of the European Union is alive and well."

Political Studies Review - Alasdair Blair

"This book is a mine of facts and data which are likely to be used by everyone writing or speaking about the EU for a long time to come."

Eurofacts - John Mills

"Alarming Drum is the product of intensive research and as such is a valuable resource for anyone who needs easy access to the facts... Recent events would justify a chapter entitled 'Told You So' in any future edition."

The European Journal - Matthew Attwood

"An extensive, refreshingly independent critique of the EU's accumulating economic, legal and political disadvantages."

England's Standard - David Ashton

"The taramasalata of EU studies: key seasoning for a feast."

Salisbury Review - Lee Rotherham

"Peter Morgan shines a laser beam into the Euro-fog through which those who would betray Britain into the hands of a continental power seek to shroud their purposes."

Peter Jay

"Peter Morgan has done a thorough and masterly job of analysing Britain's relationship with the EU — political, legal and economic. His book is also a timely brief for the British people on the draft EU Constitution. It should be widely read."

Professor Patrick Minford, Cardiff Business School - Professor Patrick Minford

"Peter Morgan has written a challenging and important analysis of the most fundamental issue in British politics today."

Professor Tim Congdon, Lombard Street Research - Professor Tim Congdon

"This is an important book for all those who want to know how the European Union went wrong, how it fails to meet the challenges of the modern world, and what Britain can do about it."

Rt. Hon. David Heathcoat-Amory MP

"The debate on Britain's membership of and relationship with the other member states of the EU is surely one that can only intensify. The more informed argument made available to support this all-important debate the better and I welcome 'Alarming Drum' as a very useful, timely and constructive contribution."

Ruth Lea, Director, Centre for Policy Studies - Ruth Lea

"A timely and thoughtful work that helpfully clarifies the failure of the government to grasp adequately the practice of national interest."

Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter - Professor Jeremy Black

"For those who want to see through and beyond the present blur of arguments and assertions about Britain's role in Europe, and about shared European foreign policy, 'Alarming Drum' is the book to read. It shatters the myth that Britain is faced with a 'take it or leave it’ choice in European affairs and shows with piercing accuracy where Britain’s best interests in the coming global order really lie."

Lord David Howell

"An authoritative history and critique... characterised by a refreshing lack of hysteria."

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