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| Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Leonard
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 210191
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1586484249
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
EAN: 9781586484248
ASIN: 1586484249
Publication Date: August 7, 2006
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Product Description
In a radical challenge to our understanding of the nature of global influence, Mark Leonard, one of Europe's brightest new policy thinkers, shows us that America is stuck in a mindset that allowed us to dominate the twentieth century but which many not prove effective now. America's centralized, militarized supremacy has become so overwhelming that it has defeated everything, including itself. Europe's reach, by contrast, is broad and deep. It draws other countries into its orbit rather than seeking to define itself against them. A new type of power has emerged, and it is something we cannot afford to ignore.
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 The title is misleading May 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
but the truth of the matter Europe is leading for economic development. With 27 countries, 500 million people, a GDP which is much higher than Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC), Europe Union is advancing its prosperity leaps and bounds.
I have visited all 27 countries and 10 more: Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. All of these countries cannot wait to get into European Union, except of course, Russia.
One can invest in Europe's future by buying EURO, European mutual fund, etc. This book will give you an interesting perspective why Europeans are different from us.
 Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century February 22, 2008
I have truly enjoyed this book. Very easy read with insightful comments. Strongly recommend to anyone interested in EU.
 Good book, quick read May 29, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a much shorter book than the many others on the EU's power but just as informative. It seems that each EU book takes a different (refreshing) path towards explaining why the EU is going to be the dominant force in the 21st century. The common theme throughout is the focus on community and the belief that together we can build something great for everyone. Their methods for negotiating contracts, treaties, etc. is something the US should learn and take note of. Overall, this is a great, quick read that won't disappoint.
The Enlightenment versus narrow self-interest April 3, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
The author argues that Europe consists of a commitment to a set of ideas and values, not a political state. America used to strongly attract others, but it increasingly commands and dominates; while Europe attracts and persuades. Europe has reinvented itself in this way after the world wars of the twentieth century, while America has shifted toward market fundamentalism in economics and a triumphalist attitude in foreign policy.
My main criticism is that the book is, admittedly, a polemical piece, written to encourage Europeans to persist in their social model. So it is a bit sugar-coated and uncritical.
This is an important topic for Americans. Another good book on the new culture in Europe is "Postwar" by Tony Judt.
A guide which discusses the future and structure of democratic processes in a changing world economy January 9, 2006
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
American attitudes, methods and strategies have dominated the world for the 20th century - but it may prove obsolete in future endeavors: that's the message of Why Europe Will Run The 21st Century, a guide which discusses the future and structure of democratic processes in a changing world economy. The US still has power - but it may no longer be the driving force in determining the world. Chapters explain how the evolving European Union is offering a broader reach and approach which draws countries in rather than setting up opposing strategies. The Union's influence is increasing - and it is creating a new network alternative to American power that holds the potential of changing world influences in the future.
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