| The Audacity of Futurism: A pragmatic approach to envisioning the future Contributor(s): Amblee, R. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0983157421 ISBN-13: 9780983157427 Publisher: Gloture Books OUR PRICE: $6.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Forecasting |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.25" W x 8" (0.41 lbs) 172 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Do you want to see the world decades from now? Do you want to understand the technological evolution that the world is going through? Or do you want to just see how your own future career would take a dramatic turn? This is the book that opens up that window of alternate futures. Although we all have future visions to some extent, this book will sharpen that skill and prepare you to face those exciting and challenging days. Editorial Reviews Review "This book helps us develop forward thinking capabilities and possible ways to predict the future of technology and other aspects of importance, leaving us with a sense of accomplishment." - David Hale, Ph.D., President, DHI-Communications "A refreshingly cogent and compelling treatment of problems and solutions for the 21st century. Amblee's book is not merely a delineation of trends but an amazingly insightful blueprint for a brighter, more prosperous future." - Alan Beck, former Vice President for Publications, Tabor Communications "The Art of Looking into the Future is a thought provoking examination of how technology is poised to change every facet of our daily lives. Amblee shows how technological evolution is integral to creating a global society that is energy independent and properous." - Kathleen Tracy, author of William Hewlett: pioneer of the computer Age "This is a book that will definitely get you thinking on a different scale. If you want a book that will challenge your current view of global conditions, get you thinking and acting on a bigger playing field, focused on the future, you've got to read this book " - Cheryl E. Cook, author of Small Business BIG RESULTS Press Release: "New work calls for attention to technological growth's effect on U.S.'s economic downward spiral..." markets.cbsnews.com/cbsnews/news/read/20326300 From the Author Whether you're a policymaker, economist, stockbroker, healthcare professional, green activist, student, or retiree, the knowledge of "The Five Principles of Technological Evolution" will change the way you look at what's to come. This succinct guide considers mankind's evolution in terms of technology, and specifically identifies automation and globalization as the kingpins of man's potential. |