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| Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman, director of the Einstein Forum, Dr. Theo Sommer, Editor-at-Large for the weekly newspaper ‘Die Zeit’, and Dr. Nils Morten Udgaard, head of Foreign Affairs for the leading Norwegian daily newspaper ‘Aftenposten’ presented the book ‘My Idea of the Land of Ideas’ (from left to right) |
2006/06/22
‘My Idea of the Land of Ideas’ – Theo Sommer introduces book project
Berlin, 22/6/06 – Dr. Theo Sommer, Editor-at-Large for the weekly newspaper ‘Die Zeit’ and the deputy government spokesman Dr. Thomas Steg today presented the English-language version of the book ‘My Idea of the Land of Ideas – How the World Sees Germany’, together with Mike de Vries, manager of FC Deutschland GmbH.
The launch took place in the International Club of the Federal Foreign Office. The collection of essays edited by Dr. Theo Sommer is a joint initiative of ‘Germany – Land of Ideas’ and the weekly newspaper ‘Die Zeit’. Sommer was pleased about the successful completion of the book. “In their texts, 44 foreign authors paint a colourful, nuance-rich picture of Germany – partly outright admiring, partly extremely critical, but overall very encouraging for Germany.”
The authors range from the Swedish author Henning Mankell to the prime minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker and the American conductor Kent Nagano. Two authors were invited to the book launch as special guests – Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman, director of the Einstein Forum, and Dr. Nils Morten Udgaard, head of Foreign Affairs for the leading Norwegian daily newspaper ‘Aftenposten’, who discussed their view of Germany with the guests.
In the book, Susan Neiman illustrates her image of Germany with a comparison: “In London the bourgeoisie spend their evenings at the theatre, in Berlin, however, they are more likely to be found at a reading, because in Germany a certain knowledge of contemporary theories is simply considered good form.” Nils Morten Udgaard, on the other hand, draws on a historically significant turning point in his text about Germany: ‘In the decisive months between 1989 and 1990, Germany’s politicians demonstrated prudence and diplomatic skills that even Bismarck himself would have approved of.’
The English edition of the collection of essays is now available for €7.00 including postage and packing at the online shop of the initiative ‘Deutschland – Land of Ideas’. Journalists can receive a free review copy on request.
About “Germany - Land of Ideas”
“Germany – Land of Ideas“ is a joint location initiative of the Federal Government and German industry, represented by the Federation of German Industry (BDI). The aim of the initiative is to portray Germany, at home and abroad, as an innovative, cosmopolitan and enthusiastic country. The patron of the initiative is the German President Horst Köhler. FC Deutschland GmbH, and its managing director, Mike de Vries, are responsible for coordinating the initiative. “Germany - Land of Ideas” is supported by numerous German companies and cooperation partners from the fields of science, culture and society. The initiative realises six core projects: The sculpture park – “Walk of Ideas”, the event programme – “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas”, the Fan Club, the international media service, the welcoming initiative and, in collaboration with the federal location marketing agency, Invest in Germany, the campaign “Invest in Germany – Land of Ideas”.
The Partners
adidas-Salomon AG • Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG • Allianz AG • AUDI AG AWD Holding AG • BASF AG • Bayer AG • Deutsche Bank AG • Deutsche Börse AG • Deutsche Lufthansa AG • DHL • Deutsche Telekom AG • EnBW AG E.ON AG • Fraport AG • Georgsmarienhütte Holding GmbH • HDI Versicherungen • Heitkamp & Thumann Group • IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG • Roland Berger Strategy Consultants • RWE AG • Voith AG • Wall AG
Contact:
Nathalie Thiemann-Huguet
- Public Relations International -
FC Deutschland GmbH
Unter den Linden 74
D-10117 Berlin
Tel.: +49 (0)-30-206 459-41
Fax: +49 (0)-30-206 459-37
thiemann-huguet@land-der-ideen.de
www.land-der-ideen.de / www.land-of-ideas.org
The authors range from the Swedish author Henning Mankell to the prime minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker and the American conductor Kent Nagano. Two authors were invited to the book launch as special guests – Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman, director of the Einstein Forum, and Dr. Nils Morten Udgaard, head of Foreign Affairs for the leading Norwegian daily newspaper ‘Aftenposten’, who discussed their view of Germany with the guests.
In the book, Susan Neiman illustrates her image of Germany with a comparison: “In London the bourgeoisie spend their evenings at the theatre, in Berlin, however, they are more likely to be found at a reading, because in Germany a certain knowledge of contemporary theories is simply considered good form.” Nils Morten Udgaard, on the other hand, draws on a historically significant turning point in his text about Germany: ‘In the decisive months between 1989 and 1990, Germany’s politicians demonstrated prudence and diplomatic skills that even Bismarck himself would have approved of.’
The English edition of the collection of essays is now available for €7.00 including postage and packing at the online shop of the initiative ‘Deutschland – Land of Ideas’. Journalists can receive a free review copy on request.
About “Germany - Land of Ideas”
“Germany – Land of Ideas“ is a joint location initiative of the Federal Government and German industry, represented by the Federation of German Industry (BDI). The aim of the initiative is to portray Germany, at home and abroad, as an innovative, cosmopolitan and enthusiastic country. The patron of the initiative is the German President Horst Köhler. FC Deutschland GmbH, and its managing director, Mike de Vries, are responsible for coordinating the initiative. “Germany - Land of Ideas” is supported by numerous German companies and cooperation partners from the fields of science, culture and society. The initiative realises six core projects: The sculpture park – “Walk of Ideas”, the event programme – “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas”, the Fan Club, the international media service, the welcoming initiative and, in collaboration with the federal location marketing agency, Invest in Germany, the campaign “Invest in Germany – Land of Ideas”.
The Partners
adidas-Salomon AG • Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG • Allianz AG • AUDI AG AWD Holding AG • BASF AG • Bayer AG • Deutsche Bank AG • Deutsche Börse AG • Deutsche Lufthansa AG • DHL • Deutsche Telekom AG • EnBW AG E.ON AG • Fraport AG • Georgsmarienhütte Holding GmbH • HDI Versicherungen • Heitkamp & Thumann Group • IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG • Roland Berger Strategy Consultants • RWE AG • Voith AG • Wall AG
Contact:
Nathalie Thiemann-Huguet
- Public Relations International -
FC Deutschland GmbH
Unter den Linden 74
D-10117 Berlin
Tel.: +49 (0)-30-206 459-41
Fax: +49 (0)-30-206 459-37
thiemann-huguet@land-der-ideen.de
www.land-der-ideen.de / www.land-of-ideas.org