Futurecast: How Superpowers, Populations, and Globalization Will Change the Way You Live and Work - Hardcover

Shapiro, Robert J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312352425 ISBN 13: 9780312352424

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2008

Synopsis

A former Clinton administration official offers a provocative forecast about what the world will be like in the near future that looks at how three major factors--globalization, demographics, and the rise of a new superpower--will affect the global economy, military forces, economics, health care, energy, climate change, and more. 50,000 first printing.

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Praise for Futurecast:

"A new world economy is emerging before our very eyes. Robert Shapiro not only understands the breadth and depth of these enormous changes but also is able to communicate them in a way that is clear, powerful and readily understandable. This is a brilliantly written book and a compelling analysis -- that provides extremely valuable insights into the enormous and historic transitions now underway that will profoundly affect the world's major economies for decades to come."--Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs International

"In America today, we are sorely in need of the big ideas that will elevate our electoral and legislative processes above the level of fundraising and high stakes lobbying. In Futurecast, Robert Shapiro creates the fertile ground from which these big ideas will spring by accurately predicting how all our lives will be changed, in the near future, by aging populations, globalization and the rise and fall of the superpowers. This book is a must-read as we head into this first half of the twenty-first century."--Al From, CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council

"Robert Shapiro understands the world and all of its complexity from the rise and fall of nations to the problem of aging populations. No one is better equipped to tell us where we're headed in the not-so-distant future."-- Rolf Ekeus, High Commissioner on National Minorities (UN), former Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commssion on Iraq and former Swedish Amassador to the United States

"In 1992 Rob Shapiro's analysis of the big changes in globalization became the intellectual framework for the Clinton campaign and Presidency. In thisnew book Rob returns to the subject and has written a book that is likely to do in 2008 what he did once before - offer the economic framework for the President and the nation. This book is a must read for any one trying to make sense of how the global economy is changing in the early part of the 21st century."--Simon Rosenberg, chairman, New Democrat Network
Praise for Futurecast:

"A new world economy is emerging before our very eyes. Robert Shapiro not only understands the breadth and depth of these enormous changes but also is able to communicate them in a way that is clear, powerful and readily understandable. This is a brilliantly written book and a compelling analysis -- that provides extremely valuable insights into the enormous and historic transitions now underway that will profoundly affect the world's major economies for decades to come."--Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs International

"In America today, we are sorely in need of the big ideas that will elevate our electoral and legislative processes above the level of fundraising and high stakes lobbying. In Futurecast, Robert Shapiro creates the fertile ground from which these big ideas will spring by accurately predicting how all our lives will be changed, in the near future, by aging populations, globalization and the rise and fall of the superpowers. This book is a must-read as we head into this first half of the twenty-first century."--Al From, CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council

"Robert Shapiro understands the world and all of its complexity from the rise and fall of nations to the problem of aging populations. No one is better equipped to tell us where we're headed in the not-so-distant future."-- Rolf Ekeus, High Commissioner on National Minorities (UN), former Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commssion on Iraq and former Swedish Amassador to the United States

"In 1992 Rob Shapiro's analysis of the big changes in globalization became the intellectual framework for the Clinton campaign and Presidency. In this new book Robreturns to the subject and has written a book that is likely to do in 2008 what he did once before - offer the economic framework for the President and the nation. This book is a must read for any one trying to make sense of how the global economy is changing in the early part of the 21st century."--Simon Rosenberg, chairman, New Democrat Network

Praise for Futurecast:

"Entertaining and educational. Shapiro deftly pulls together facts and figures to back up his statements. An illuminating, satisfying read."--"Kirkus"

"Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of teh heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gifted analysis."--"Management Today"

"A new world economy is emerging before our very eyes. Robert Shapiro not only understands the breadth and depth of these enormous changes but also is able to communicate them in a way that is clear, powerful and readily understandable. This is a brilliantly written book and a compelling analysis -- that provides extremely valuable insights into the enormous and historic transitions now underway that will profoundly affect the world's major economies for decades to come."--Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs International

"In America today, we are sorely in need of the big ideas that will elevate our electoral and legislative processes above the level of fundraising and high stakes lobbying. In Futurecast, Robert Shapiro creates the fertile ground from which these big ideas will spring by accurately predicting how all our lives will be changed, in the near future, by aging populations, globalization and the rise and fall of the superpowers. This book is a must-read as we head into this first half of the twenty-first century."--Al From, CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council

"Robert Shapiro understands the world and all of its complexity from the rise and fall of nations to the problem of aging populations. No one is better equipped to tell us where we're headed in the not-so-distant future."-- Rolf Ekeus, High Commissioner onNational Minorities (UN), former Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commssion on Iraq and former Swedish Amassador to the United States

"In 1992 Rob Shapiro's analysis of the big changes in globalization became the intellectual framework for the Clinton campaign and Presidency. In this new book Rob returns to the subject and has written a book that is likely to do in 2008 what he did once before - offer the economic framework for the President and the nation. This book is a must read for any one trying to make sense of how the global economy is changing in the early part of the 21st century."--Simon Rosenberg, chairman, New Democrat Network

FUTURECAST was chosen by the US Chamber of Commerce as one of the 10 "Books that Drive the Debate" for 2008

"Rob Shapiro's prescient and insightful book probes the confluence of challenges that society will face in the coming years. He argues that our world has become increasingly interdependent, and we must foster global cooperation to achieve a sustainable existence with equal opportunity for all. "Futurecast" is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the world our children will inherit."-- President Bill Clinton

"a storm warning at a time when food shortages, higher energy prices and a credit crunch are forcing our heads out of the sand: if they turn to "Futurecast 2020," they will find an argument that gives us a measure of what we should expect from our political leaders - and from ourselves - if we are to continue our civilisation on the high plateau we have managed to reach."--"The Financial Times"

"Entertaining and educational. Shapiro deftly pulls together facts and figures to back up his statements. An illuminating, satisfying read."--"Kirkus"

"Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of teh heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gifted analysis."--"Management Today"

"A new world economy is emerging before our very eyes. Robert Shapiro not only understands the breadth and depth of these enormous changes but also is able to communicate them in a way that is clear, powerful and readily understandable. This is a brilliantly written book and a compelling analysis -- that provides extremely valuable insights into the enormous and historic transitions now underway that will profoundly affect the world's major economies fordecades to come."--Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs International

"In America today, we are sorely in need of the big ideas that will elevate our electoral and legislative processes above the level of fundraising and high stakes lobbying. In Futurecast, Robert Shapiro creates the fertile ground from which these big ideas will spring by accurately predicting how all our lives will be changed, in the near future, by aging populations, globalization and the rise and fall of the superpowers. This book is a must-read as we head into this first half of the twenty-first century."--Al From, CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council

"Robert Shapiro understands the world and all of its complexity from the rise and fall of nations to the problem of aging populations. No one is better equipped to tell us where we're headed in the not-so-distant future."-- Rolf Ekeus, High Commissioner on National Minorities (UN), former Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commssion on Iraq and former Swedish Amassador to the United States

"In 1992 Rob Shapiro's analysis of the big changes in globalization became the intellectual framework for the Clinton campaign and Presidency. In this new book Rob returns to the subject and has written a book that is likely to do in 2008 what he did once before - offer the economic framework for the President and the nation. This book is a must read for any one trying to make sense of how the global economy is changing in the early part of the 21st century."--Simon Rosenberg, chairman, New Democrat Network

“[Shapiro’s book] is a storm warning at a time when food shortages, higher energy prices and a credit crunch are forcing our heads out of the sand: if readers turn to "Futurecast," they will find an argument that gives us a measure of what we should expect from our political leaders - and from ourselves - if we are to continue our civilization on the high plateau we have managed to reach.”--"The Financial Times
""Rob Shapiro's prescient and insightful book probes the confluence of challenges that society will face in the coming years. He argues that our world has become increasingly interdependent, and we must foster global cooperation to achieve a sustainable existence with equal opportunity for all. "Futurecast" is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the world our children will inherit."-- President Bill Clinton
"Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of the heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gif

"[Shapiro's book] is a storm warning at a time when food shortages, higher energy prices and a credit crunch are forcing our heads out of the sand: if readers turn to "Futurecast," they will find an argument that gives us a measure of what we should expect from our political leaders - and from ourselves - if we are to continue our civilization on the high plateau we have managed to reach."--"The Financial Times
""Rob Shapiro's prescient and insightful book probes the confluence of challenges that society will face in the coming years. He argues that our world has become increasingly interdependent, and we must foster global cooperation to achieve a sustainable existence with equal opportunity for all. "Futurecast" is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the world our children will inherit."-- President Bill Clinton
"Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of the heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gifted analysis."--"Management Today
""Entertaining and educational. Shapiro deftly pulls together facts and figures to back up his statements. An illuminating, satisfying read."--"Kirkus"

[Shapiro's book] is a storm warning at a time when food shortages, higher energy prices and a credit crunch are forcing our heads out of the sand: if readers turn to "Futurecast," they will find an argument that gives us a measure of what we should expect from our political leaders - and from ourselves - if we are to continue our civilization on the high plateau we have managed to reach. "The Financial Times"

Rob Shapiro's prescient and insightful book probes the confluence of challenges that society will face in the coming years. He argues that our world has become increasingly interdependent, and we must foster global cooperation to achieve a sustainable existence with equal opportunity for all. "Futurecast" is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the world our children will inherit. "President Bill Clinton"

Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of the heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gifted analysis. "Management Today"

Entertaining and educational. Shapiro deftly pulls together facts and figures to back up his statements. An illuminating, satisfying read. "Kirkus""

"[Shapiro's book] is a storm warning at a time when food shortages, higher energy prices and a credit crunch are forcing our heads out of the sand: if readers turn to Futurecast, they will find an argument that gives us a measure of what we should expect from our political leaders - and from ourselves - if we are to continue our civilization on the high plateau we have managed to reach." --The Financial Times

"Rob Shapiro's prescient and insightful book probes the confluence of challenges that society will face in the coming years. He argues that our world has become increasingly interdependent, and we must foster global cooperation to achieve a sustainable existence with equal opportunity for all. Futurecast is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the world our children will inherit." --President Bill Clinton

"Alarming but challenging. A dense yet well-written overview of the heavy factors that will remake the world. A thorough and gifted analysis." --Management Today

"Entertaining and educational. Shapiro deftly pulls together facts and figures to back up his statements. An illuminating, satisfying read." --Kirkus

About the Author

ROBERT J. SHAPIRO is co-founder and chairman of Sonecon, LLC, a private firm that advises U.S. and foreign businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations. He served as Under Secretary of Commerce from 1998 to 2001. He also was the co-founder and Vice President of the Progressive Policy Institute, Bill Clinton’s principal economic advisor in the 1991-1992 campaign, a senior economic advisor to Al Gore and John Kerry in their campaigns, Legislative Director for Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Assoc. Editor of U.S. News & World Report, and economics columnist for Slate magazine. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and lives in Washington, D.C.

Edition details

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0312352425
• ISBN 13: 9780312352424
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 358