Conclusion: This Volume and Future Study

Abstract

The inspiration for this volume evolved out of a series of workshops held at the Moynihan Institute of Syracuse University’s. Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Represented were all major social science disciplines. The participants were asked to consider whether something new about globalization could be learned through the construct of “transnational transfers.” If so, what kinds of activities would be included; and how would these differ from the transactional behavior typically associated with global economic and social integration? The subject appeared cutting-edge, in line with the pioneering spirit that the man, for whom the Moynihan Institute was named, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, had personified in anticipating consistently novel approaches to complex dimensions of society, politics, and economy.