A Brief History of the Future: A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-Firs

Description: A Brief History of the Future by Jacques Attali, Jeremy Leggatt Brilliant and provocative. . . . His conclusions will be as controversial as they are difficult to dismiss. Henry... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What will planet Earth be like in twenty years? At mid-century? In the year 2100? Prescient and convincing, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future. Never has the world offered more promise for the future and been more fraught with dangers. Attali anticipates an unraveling of American hegemony as transnational corporations sever the ties linking free enterprise to democracy. World tensions will be primed for horrific warfare for resources and dominance. The ultimate question is: Will we leave our children and grandchildren a world that is not only viable but better, or in this nuclear world bequeath to them a planet that will be a living hell? Either way, he warns, the time to act is now. Author Biography Jacques Attali is an economist, historian, cultural critic, and corporate strategist. A French presidential adviser for finance and economics for many years, he cofounded and served as the first president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He lives in Paris, France. Long Description What will planet Earth be like in twenty years? At mid-century? In the year 2100? Prescient and convincing, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future. Never has the world offered more promise for the future and been more fraught with dangers. Attali anticipates an unraveling of American hegemony as transnational corporations sever the ties linking free enterprise to democracy. World tensions will be primed for horrific warfare for resources and dominance. The ultimate question is: Will we leave our children and grandchildren a world that is not only viable but better, or in this nuclear world bequeath to them a planet that will be a living hell? Either way, he warns, the time to act is now. Details ISBN1611450136 Author Jeremy Leggatt Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Year 2011 Translator Jeremy Leggatt ISBN-10 1611450136 ISBN-13 9781611450132 Format Paperback Imprint Arcade Publishing Subtitle A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-First Century Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 303.490905 Short Title BRIEF HIST OF THE FUTURE Language English Media Book Residence Paris, FR Pages 312 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Publication Date 2011-07-21 NZ Release Date 2011-07-21 US Release Date 2011-07-21 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93745958;

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