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Author:

Schwab, Klaus, 1938- author.

Title:

The fourth industrial revolution / Klaus Schwab.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Publisher:

Crown Business,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

viii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subject:

Technological innovations--Economic aspects.
Technological innovations--Social aspects.
Technology and civilization.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-184).

Contents:

1. The fourth industrial revolution. 1.1 Historical context ; 1.2 Profound and systemic change -- 2. Drivers. 2.1 Megatrends ; 2.1.1 Physical ; 2.1.2 Digital ; 2.1.3 Biological ; 2.2 Tipping points -- 3. Impact. 3.1 Economy ; 3.1.1 Growth ; 3.1.2 Employment ; 3.1.3 The nature of work ; 3.2 Business ; 3.2.1 Consumer expectations ; 3.2.2 Data-enhanced products ; 3.2.3 Collaborative innovation ; 3.2.4 New operating models ; 3.3 National and global ; 3.3.1 Governments ; 3.3.2 Countries, regions and cities ; 3.3.3 International security ; 3.4 Society ; 3.4.1 Inequality and the middle class ; 3.4.2 Community ; 3.5 The individual ; 3.5.1 Identity, morality and ethics ; 3.5.2 Human connection ; 3.5.3 Managing public and private information -- The way forward.

ISBN:

1524758868 (hbk)
9781524758868 (hbk)

LCCN:

2016032826

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

AHPD597 -- Chariton Public Library (Chariton)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)