Dirk van de Kaa, Europe and its population: the long view, European Populations - Unity in Dwersity, D. Van de Kaa, H. Leridon, G. Gesano, M. Okólski (eds), vol. 1, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999.

• Autorzy: Irena E. Kotowska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

'I'm a European': I state that with conviction, a certain pride, and a tinge of sadness. The conviction stems from broad experience: I have visited a great many countries, liked most of them, some very much. But the sense of belonging was greatest in those with European-type societies. Societies which display the characteristics I like to be associated with, and which I feel so proud of. Respect for basic human rights, for the freedom of expression, religion, and education are amongst the most important of these characteristics. Limiting the use of violence exclusively to a democratically elected government; having a government which provides a reasonable standard of living for all its citizens and which is tolerant of individual behaviour as long as it does not harm others, are a few more of the good and admirable things I associate with 'European'. For me, European is the concept of a culture and civilization whose varied and sublime manifestations thrill me, give me pleasure, and make me accept the limits of my human existence.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Human rights; Population; Culture

PL

Prawa człowieka; Ludność; Kultura

• Czasopismo: Studia Demograficzne
• Rocznik: 2000
• Numer: nr 1(137)
• Strony: 155--168

Twórcy

autor

Irena E. Kotowska

• Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie

Bibliografia

• N. Davies, Europa. Rozprawa z historią, Wyd. Znak, Kraków, 1998.
• Europe: one continent, different worlds. Population scenarios for the 21st century, j. de Beer, l. van Wissen, ed., vol. 2, Kluwers Academie Publishers, 1999