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Author:
Rothkopf, David J. (David Jochanan), 1955- author.
Title:
The great questions of tomorrow / David Rothkopf.
Edition:
First TED Books hardcover edition April 2017.
Publisher:
TED Books,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
110 pages ; 19 cm
Subject:
Social change.
Civilization, Modern--21st century--Forecasting.
Progress--Forecasting.
Contents:
Epilogue. Chapter 1. What is war? What is peace? Power, conflict, and stability reimagined -- Chapter 2. Who am I? Identity and community reimagined -- Chapter 3. Who are we? The social contract and rights reconsidered -- Chapter 4. Who rules? Democracy and government reimagined -- Chapter 5. What is money? Economics, work, and markets reimagined -- Chapter 6. What is war? What is peace? Power, conflict, and stability reimagined -- Epilogue.
Summary:
"We are on the cusp of a sweeping revolution--one that will change every facet of our lives. The changes ahead will challenge and alter fundamental concepts such as national identity, human rights, money, and markets. In this pivotal, complicated moment, what are the great questions we need to ask to navigate our way forward?" -- From book jacket.
ISBN:
9781501119941
150111994X
OCLC:
(OCoLC)913304161
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

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