The Future European Model: Economic Internationalization and Cultural Decentralization - Hardcover

Moller, Jorgen Orstrom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0720122864 ISBN 13: 9780720122862

Publisher: Mansell Publishing, 1995

Synopsis

In this work, a prominent futurist and Danish diplomat looks at Europe's future, analyzing trends and predicting the evolution of the interaction between culture and technology with regard to Europe's integration and co-operation, as well as relations with non-European nations. He believes that Europe is passing from the "industrial" to the "immaterial" age: culture, knowledge and entertainment will take over as the engine of Europe's future economic development.

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Review

"It...transcends the oft meaningless boundaries drawn between Europtimists and Euroskeptics and offers an interesting vision concerning the relationship between world, union, state, region, and the individual."- J.H.H. Weiler, Manley O. Hudson Professor of Law Codirector of the European Law Research Center, Harvard Law School

"The author traces the economic internationalization and cultural decentralization processes. This attempt gains credibility since he himself is involved personally in these processes. Such an attempt couldn't have been successful if written by an academic or anyone whose personal involvement is either limited or nonexistent."- Dr. Joseph M. Putti National University of Singapore

"This provocative volume combines the insights of a seasoned practitioner with a cogent analysis of European integration at a testing period of change. Moller ranges very widely in his quest for explanations for the challenges facing us over the next decade. His optimism about the capacity of the European Union to respond positively to these challenges is very refreshing."- Professor Helen Wallace Sussex European Institute, University of Sussex

"I found his manuscript to be a fascinating intellectual journey. He has a remarkable grasp of what the information revolution is about and how it is pervasively restructuring the world we live in. Many, like the Tofflers, have written in the popular literature about the power of this revolution, but few have had the breadth of background to explore with competence its ramifications across so many domains--military, political, social, and economic. There is something for everyone here who wants to peer into the future, whether they be technologist, politician, soldier, academic, or business person."-Carl H. Builder Senior RAND Research Analyst

About the Author

J. ORSTROM MOLLER is State Secretary in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a noted commentator on European affairs and one of the most influential negotiators in the European Community, particularly in the areas of trade and economic affairs. Moller is the author of over 20 books published in Europe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mansell Publishing
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0720122864
• ISBN 13: 9780720122862
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160