Seizing the Future - Dawn of the Macroindustrial Era

Informationen zum Autor Michael G. Zey Klappentext "Marked by verve, vision, and a thorough familiarity with the field, this book buoys the spirit, challenges conventional thinking, and arms the reader as do few comparable works in futuristics. Engagingly written, and free of both jargon and pretentiousness, it sets a high standard for 21st century explorations."--Arthur B. Shostak, Drexel University Zusammenfassung "Marked by verve, vision, and a thorough familiarity with the field, this book buoys the spirit, challenges conventional thinking, and arms the reader as do few comparable works in futuristics Inhaltsverzeichnis One: The Promise of a Better World; 1: The Imperative of Growth; 2: Hyperprogress; 3: A Space off Our Own; 4: Breaking the Biological Constraints; 5: Fields off Plenty; Two: The Pathway to the Macroindustrial Society; 6: The Family as a Catalyst far Growth; 7: Revving Up the Knowledge Machine; 8: On the Frontiers off Human Potential; 9: Creating the Expansionary Culture We Need; 10: Seize the Future!; Epilogue to the Transaction Edition; Notes

Product details

• Authors: Michael G. Zey, Zey Michael G.
• Assisted by: Jonathan B Imber (Editor), Jonathan B. Imber (Editor), Imber Jonathan B. (Editor)
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.1998
• EAN: 9780765804440
• ISBN: 978-0-7658-0444-0
• No. of pages: 414
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Business & Economics / General, Economics, finance, business & management, Anthropology, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Social issues & processes, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Social and ethical issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, Economics, finance, business and management