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Visions Of Tomorrow
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Author : Edward Edelson
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 1975
Visions Of Tomorrow written by Edward Edelson and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses science fiction movies and television programs of the past and present, including "Buck Rogers," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Doctor Strangelove," and many others.
Visions Of Tomorrow
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Author : Tom Easton
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Release Date : 2010-07-08
Visions Of Tomorrow written by Tom Easton and has been published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-08 with Fiction categories.
Gathers science fiction stories that accurately predicted future developments, including "The Land Iron Clads" by H.G. Wells, which foresaw tank warfare in 1903, and a tale that so closely depicted the atomic bomb in 1944 it worried the FBI.
Visions Of The Future
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Author : Robert Heilbroner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1996-01-25
Visions Of The Future written by Robert Heilbroner and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-25 with Business & Economics categories.
"This is an exceedingly long short book, stretching at least fifty thousand years into the past and who knows how many into the future." So begins Visions of the Future, the prophetic new book by eminent economist Robert Heilbroner. Heilbroner's basic premise is stunning in its elegant simplicity. He contends that throughout all of human history, despite the huge gulf in social organization, technological development, and cultural achievement that divides us from the earliest known traces of homo sapiens, there have really only been three distinct ways of looking at the future. During a period Heilbroner refers to simply as the Distant Past, stretching from prehistory to the appearance of modern nation-states in seventeenth century Europe, there was no notion of a future measurably and materially different from the present or the past. From the Stone Age to the Bronze, Mesopotamia and Egypt to Greece and Rome, and throughout the Middle Ages, a continuum of cultures and civilizations shared one defining expectation--the absence of any expectation of material progress for the great masses of people. Heilbroner maintains that it was not until the first stirrings of the period he refers to as Yesterday, spanning from roughly 1700 to 1950, that the future entered into human consciousness as a great beckoning force. Capitalism, continually reinvigorated by the seemingly endless forward march of science and an evolving sense of democracy, appeared to promise all levels of society some expectation of a future at least somewhat better than the past. It was this unwavering faith in the superiority of the future that separated Yesterday from the age we have now entered, that of Today. While we are still driven towards tomorrow by the same forces that determined the recent past, the lessons of Hiroshima and Chernobyl, the chaos in the former Soviet Union, the stagnation of the West, and the anarchic rage unleashed in our inner cities and in hot spots around the globe have brought on a palpable anxiety that is quite apart from both the resignation of the Distant Past or the bright optimism of Yesterday. In a brilliant conclusion drawing together the threat of nuclear blackmail, global warming and the growing commodification of life represented by video games, voice mail, and VCRs, Visions of the Future issues a call to face the challenges of the twenty-first century with a new resolve strengthened by the inspiration of our collective past.
Visions Of The Future
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Visions Of The Future written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Illustration of books categories.
Visions Of The Future
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Author : J. Batt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-10-16
Visions Of The Future written by J. Batt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-16 with categories.
Visions of the Future is a collection of stories and essays including Nebula and Hugo award-winning works. In this anthology, you'll find stories and essays about artificial intelligence, androids, faster-than-light travel, and the extension of human life. You'll read about the future of human institutions and culture. But these literary works are more than just a reprisal of the classical elements of science fiction and futurism. At their core, each of these pieces has one consistent, repeated theme: us.
The Promise Of Prosperity
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Author : Judith Bovensiepen
language : en
Publisher: ANU Press
Release Date : 2018-12-18
The Promise Of Prosperity written by Judith Bovensiepen and has been published by ANU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-18 with Social Science categories.
For the people of Timor-Leste, independence promised a fundamental transformation from foreign occupation to self-rule, from brutality to respect for basic rights, and from poverty to prosperity. In the eyes of the country’s political leaders, revenue from the country’s oil and gas reserves is the means by which that transformation could be effected. Over the past decade, they have formulated ambitious plans for state-led development projects and rapid economic growth. Paradoxically, these modernist visions are simultaneously informed by and contradict ideas stemming from custom, religion, accountability and responsibility to future generations. This book explores how the promise of prosperity informs policy and how policy debates shape expectations about the future in one of the world’s newest and poorest nation-states.
Visions For Our Future
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Author : Vandana Shiva
language : en
Publisher: CEP Europäische Verlagsanstalt
Release Date : 2024-11-18
Visions For Our Future written by Vandana Shiva and has been published by CEP Europäische Verlagsanstalt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-18 with Political Science categories.
Visions for our Future: Jakob von Uexkull and the World Future Council present solutions to the pressing issues humanity faces. Recipients of the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize", and representatives of the World Future Council offer visions and solutions on topics that include the future of nature, food, energy, regenerative cities, the economy, the rights and well-being of children and future generations, and how to combat climate change and enhance peace and disarmament. Jakob von Uexkull founded the Right Livelihood Award and the World Future Council and has been working for decades to ensure we pass on a healthy and peaceful planet with just societies to current and future generations. Von Uexkull liked to quote the following Asian proverb: "A falling tree makes more noise than a growing forest." This book is an appeal to focus on the growing forest and to ensure that it continues to grow.
Vision Of The Future
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Author : Timothy Zahn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Vision Of The Future written by Timothy Zahn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Leia, Princess (Fictitious character) categories.
The New Republic faces possible destruction at the hands of the reanimated Grand Admiral Thrawn, servant of the once all-powerful evil empire.
Night Games
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date :
Night Games written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery in Night Games, a thought-provoking exploration of reality, dreams, and the interconnectedness of all things. Within its pages, you'll find a tapestry of enigmatic tales, profound insights, and mind-bending concepts that challenge the boundaries of perception. Unravel the mysteries of the past, glimpse the echoes of the future, and navigate the crossroads of choice in this captivating odyssey. Explore the realms of dreams and illusions, where the line between reality and imagination blurs, and uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of existence. With each turn of the page, Night Games invites you to question the nature of reality, to embrace the unknown, and to delve into the depths of your own consciousness. Encounter enigmatic beings, discover ancient secrets, and witness the birth and fall of civilizations as you journey through time and space. Through its diverse chapters, Night Games offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives, weaving together philosophy, science, spirituality, and art to create a truly immersive and transformative experience. Engage with thought-provoking topics, such as the nature of paradox, the symphony of souls, and the silent echoes of the universe. Discover the profound interconnectedness of all living things and explore the delicate balance between chaos and order, light and darkness, and hope and despair. Night Games is a journey that will stay with you long after you finish reading, a book that will challenge your assumptions and expand your understanding of the world around you. Prepare to be captivated by Night Games, a literary adventure that transcends the ordinary and invites you to explore the boundless realms of your own mind. Let the echoes of the unseen guide you on a quest for truth, meaning, and the ultimate nature of reality. If you like this book, write a review!
Shaping Tomorrow S World
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Author : Elke Seefried
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2024-05-01
Shaping Tomorrow S World written by Elke Seefried and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-01 with Political Science categories.
Shaping Tomorrow’s World tells the crucial story of how futures studies developed in West Germany, Europe, the US and within global futures networks from the 1940s to the 1980s. It charts the emergence of different approaches and thought styles within the field ranging from Cold War defense intellectuals such as Herman Kahn to critical peace activists like Robert Jungk. Engaging with the challenges of the looming nuclear war, the changing phases of the Cold War, ‘1968’, and the growing importance of both the Global South and environmentalism, this book argues that futures scholars actively contributed to these processes of change. This multiple award-winning study combines national and transnational perspectives to present a unique history of envisioning, forecasting, and shaping the future.