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Ben Goldacre@szbalint it's such a great book, i've always said @rossjanderson should release it in chunks as pop science books. the massive textbook shape doesn't do its accessibility, readability and content justice! (Source)
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Britain's departure from the European Union is riddled with myth and misinformation -- yet the risks are very real.
Brexit could diminish the UK's power, throw its legal system into turmoil, and lower the standard of living of 65m citizens.
In this revised bestseller, Ian Dunt explains why leaving the world's largest trading bloc will leave Britain poorer and key industries like finance and pharma struggling to operate.
Based on extensive interviews with trade and legal experts, Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? is a searching exploration of Brexit... more Britain's departure from the European Union is riddled with myth and misinformation -- yet the risks are very real.
Brexit could diminish the UK's power, throw its legal system into turmoil, and lower the standard of living of 65m citizens.
In this revised bestseller, Ian Dunt explains why leaving the world's largest trading bloc will leave Britain poorer and key industries like finance and pharma struggling to operate.
Based on extensive interviews with trade and legal experts, Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? is a searching exploration of Brexit shorn of the wishful thinking of its supporters in the British media and Parliament.
REVIEWS
Admirably brief and necessarily brutal... Whatever your position during the referendum, you ought to read Dunt because he is willing to face uncomfortable facts. Highly recommended.
-- Nick Cohen, The Spectator
Compact and easily digestible. I'd encourage anyone who is confused, fascinated or frustrated by Brexit to read this book - you'll be far wiser by the end of it.
-- Caroline Lucas, Co-Leader, Green Party
I would strongly recommend Ian Dunt's excellent guide. Dunt has taken the extraordinary step of asking a set of experts what they think. I learnt a lot.
-- Philip Collins, Prospect
Author Bio
IAN DUNT is a political journalist and commentator. He is editor of Politics.co.uk, has a strong social media following, and appears on the BBC, Sky and LBC. He is a cast member of the Remainiacs podcast. He swears a lot on his Twitter feed. less Ben GoldacreBest book this year.
A magnificent explainer in the tradition of the best pop science.
Short, clear, explains the technical reality of how the world of trade etc actually works, and how Brexit fantasists have misrepresented / misunderstood it.
Awesome.
https://t.co/pSF9768jOG (Source)
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