Europe A Heritage, a Challenge, a Promise

Modern Europe is a patchwork quilt in which a diverse array of national cultures have been pieced into one community. In "Europe: A Heritage, a Challenge, a Promise," Jan Berting reckons with a continent at a turning point in its history, arguing that Europe must balance its urge to modernize with a respect for its shared legacy. As Europe struggles with the tension between its past and its future, Berting pinpoints challenges to modernization and proposes intriguing solutions. He addresses topics as varied as the rise of Islam, political liberalism, and individual freedoms in this comprehensive volume sure to interest all those invested in the future of Europe.Berting, Jan is the author of 'Europe A Heritage, a Challenge, a Promise', published 2007 under ISBN 9789059721203 and ISBN 9059721209.