The meaning of the 21st century
an urgent plan for ensuring our future
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Author
Publication
2006 - Riverhead Books, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
107,750 words, Guess
Page Count
431 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3432166M
- ISBN-101573223239
- OCLC Control Number62742652
- OCLC Control Numbermeaningof21stcen00mart
- Library of Congress Control Number2005058225
and 2 more
- Goodreads2039193
- LibraryThing1618990
Classifications
- DDC303.48/3
- LCCT174 .M376 2006
Description
According to James Martin-known as "the guru of the Information Age"-humanity is at a crucial turning point. If we succeed in finding ways to support massive gains in population combined with dizzying technological progress, we have a magnificent future ahead of us. If we fail, we may well be headed for a new Dark Ages. In this provocative and prophetic book, Martin argues that we can use our intelligence and technology to transform the world rather than destroy it. Drawing on decades of experience as one of the world's most widely respected authorities on technology's impact on our lives, Martin outlines specific, achievable solutions for solving a wide array of problems, from repairing ocean ecosystems to lowering the birthrate to coping with advances in nanotechnology.
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