The European Dream: How Europe's Vision Of The Future Is Quietly Eclipsing The American Dream - Softcover

Rifkin, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585424358 ISBN 13: 9781585424351

Publisher: Tarcherperigree, 2005

Synopsis

The national bestseller that shows how the American Dream is languishing, surpassed worldwide by a powerful alternative in the lifestyle of the new Europe.

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Review:

"The European Dream" should be required reading on both sides of the Atlantic. (Andrew Moravcsik, "The Financial Times") At a time when many Americans are feeling increasingly isolated, Rifkin carves out a provocative window for self-reflection and appraisal. (Negar Akhavi, "San Francisco Chronicle")

"The European Dream should be required reading on both sides of the Atlantic."--Andrew Moravcsik, The Financial Times
"At a time when many Americans are feeling increasingly isolated, Rifkin carves out a provocative window for self-reflection and appraisal."--Negar Akhavi, San Francisco Chronicle

From the Back Cover:

At one time the American Dream was the ideal and envy of the world. But today, at the dawn of the new Millennium, Europe is pointing a new way to the future. In this major new book, best–selling author Jeremy Rifkin argues that Europe has a vision of its own and is overtaking America as the world’s next superpower. The American Dream was based on economic growth, personal wealth and independence. It was synonymous with love of country and patriotism, frontier mentality and the unbridled exercise of power. Yet what were once considered prime virtues – cherished and idealised not only in America but throughout the world – are increasingly seen by many as drawbacks and even impediments. But while the American Dream tires and languishes in the past, a new European Dream is being born. Today we see a new set of values emerging which are focused on sustainable development, quality of life and multilateralism. More cosmopolitan and less concerned with the brute exercise of power, the European Dream is better positioned to accommodate the many forces that are propelling us into a more interconnected and interdependent world. Where does Britain fit into this story? The British find themselves betwixt and between a fading American Dream and a newly emerging European Dream which is gaining the upper hand in our contemporary global age. Rifkin argues that Britain is uniquely positioned to play a bridge role between Europe and America and has the potential to help create a synergy between the two superpowers of the 21st century. But in order to exercise any real influence in world affairs, Britain must choose to be part of a larger political entity. In a globally connected world, no people can exist any longer as an island unto themselves. The only question for Britain is whether it will make its home with America or with Europe.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tarcherperigree
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1585424358
• ISBN 13: 9781585424351
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 434