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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Attilio StajanoPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2nd ed. 2009 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 2.160kg ISBN: 9780387792644ISBN 10: 0387792643 Pages: 543 Publication Date: 09 October 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCompetitiveness of the European Union.- Origins of the European Union.- Overview of Member States.- Competitiveness of the European Economy.- Competitiveness and Quality.- Research and Technology Policy in the European Union.- EU Research: Objectives and Results.- Framework Programs.- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Competitiveness.- Competitiveness in the Knowledge-Based Society.- The Position of the EU in the Quest for Competitiveness and Beyond.- Overview of the Institutional Context of the European Union.- From the Treaty of Rome to the Reform Treaty of Lisbon.- Enlargement of the European Union.- Budget of the European Union.- Internal Market and Competition.- Economic and Monetary Union.ReviewsFrom the reviews: As a consultant, I have learned that not only organizations have to be transformed, but also the way people look at them.This is true in business, but also in politics. The new edition of this book gives a sharper vision on a major European effort. It will not change the reality of Europe, but will boost your perception of what's going on. - Luc de Brabandere, Vice-President, The Boston Consulting Group Allocation for schools and education are believed [by most] to be a cost. Stajano proves with cogent analysis that education and knowledge are instead veritable infrastructures for social cohesion and economic productivity. Allocations for school and education are also necessary investments for life and productivity of a nation. - Tullio De Mauro, former Minister of Education, Italy; Professor of Linguistics, University of Rome For Europe the magic word is competitiveness. In order to be successful we should invest more in quality, research, education and innovation. This book is an excellent guide about European and global integration and competitiveness. It analyses not only where we stand, but also where should we go and what we should do. It is highly recommendable reading for those who care about the future of Europe. - Tibor Palankai, Emeritus Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest Attilio Stajano significantly contributed to shaping the developments of the European research program `Esprit' and its follow-up program `Information Society Technologies'. This book reflects his enthusiasm for European collaborative research which he rightly highlights as a success story. It provides a valuable and detailed source of information on IT research funded by the European Union in recent years with the goal of contributing to European competitiveness. - Dr. Rosalie Zobel, Director, European Commission, Brussels From the reviews: <p>a oeAs a consultant, I have learned that not only organizations have to be transformed, but also the way people look at them.This is true in business, but also in politics. The new edition of this book gives a sharper vision on a major European effort. It will not change the reality of Europe, but will boost your perception of whata (TM)s going on.a - Luc de Brabandere, Vice-President, The Boston Consulting Group <p>a oeAllocation for schools and education are believed [by most] to be a cost. Stajano proves with cogent analysis that education and knowledge are instead veritable infrastructures for social cohesion and economic productivity. Allocations for school and education are also necessary investments for life and productivity of a nation.a - Tullio De Mauro, former Minister of Education, Italy; Professor of Linguistics, University of Rome <p>a oeFor Europe the magic word is competitiveness. In order to be successful we should invest more in quality, research, education and innovation. This book is an excellent guide about European and global integration and competitiveness. It analyses not only where we stand, but also where should we go and what we should do. It is highly recommendable reading for those who care about the future of Europe.a - Tibor Palankai, Emeritus Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest <p>a oeAttilio Stajano significantly contributed to shaping the developments of the European research program a ~Esprita (TM) and its follow-up program a ~Information Society Technologiesa (TM). This book reflects his enthusiasm for European collaborative research which he rightly highlights as a success story. It provides a valuable and detailedsource of information on IT research funded by the European Union in recent years with the goal of contributing to European competitiveness.a - Dr. Rosalie Zobel, Director, European Commission, Brussels From the reviews: As a consultant, I have learned that not only organizations have to be transformed, but also the way people look at them.This is true in business, but also in politics. The new edition of this book gives a sharper vision on a major European effort. It will not change the reality of Europe, but will boost your perception of what's going on. - Luc de Brabandere, Vice-President, The Boston Consulting Group Allocation for schools and education are believed [by most] to be a cost. Stajano proves with cogent analysis that education and knowledge are instead veritable infrastructures for social cohesion and economic productivity. Allocations for school and education are also necessary investments for life and productivity of a nation. - Tullio De Mauro, former Minister of Education, Italy; Professor of Linguistics, University of Rome For Europe the magic word is competitiveness. In order to be successful we should invest more in quality, research, education and innovation. This book is an excellent guide about European and global integration and competitiveness. It analyses not only where we stand, but also where should we go and what we should do. It is highly recommendable reading for those who care about the future of Europe. - Tibor Palankai, Emeritus Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest Attilio Stajano significantly contributed to shaping the developments of the European research program 'Esprit' and its follow-up program 'Information Society Technologies'. This book reflects his enthusiasm for European collaborative research which he rightly highlights as a success story. It provides a valuable and detailed source of information on IT research funded by the European Union in recent years with the goal of contributing to European competitiveness. - Dr. Rosalie Zobel, Director, European Commission, Brussels Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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