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Central European University Press A Task for Sisyphus - Central European University Press Book

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Why do EU and government initiatives fail to improve the lives of the Roma in Europe? In A Task for Sisyphus, Rostas provides a deep look into the systemic failures of modern policy. Despite an increase in dedicated programs, the situation for Roma populations has only continued to decline. This book examines the specific miscalculations and misconceptions that drive this negative trend. Through detailed studies of Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania, the author reveals how policy makers have mishandled complex EU guidelines. The text explores fundamental errors, such as the inability to properly define the Roma population and the lack of effective methods to measure actual progress. Rostas also challenges the idea of policy success, arguing that many reported achievements are based on poor information or deceptive data. This book is a necessary read for anyone interested in social sciences, European politics, and human rights. It offers a clear perspective on how policy blunders and administrative confusion prevent real change in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Analyzes the failure of EU and government initiatives regarding Roma populations in Europe.

Provides specific case studies focusing on policy implementation in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania.

Examines the impact of failing to define the Roma population within official policy frameworks.

Identifies the lack of reliable methods used by governments to evaluate their own progress.

Discusses how poor information and deceptive data can lead to false reports of policy success.

Offers a critical look at the misconceptions and blunders made by modern policy makers.

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Brand: Central European University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9633863198
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 August 2019
Listed Since: 29 May 2019

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