Hammond Allen (176 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Allen, Emma (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. 'Today, humanity faces a fundamentally different challenge ? that of managing a planet and a global human civilization in ways that will sustain both indefinitely. What makes this task less than easy are the pace and complexity of change. Over the next half century, human society will undergo a profound demographic transformation, experience fundamental shifts in the global balance of economic and political power, and cope with nearly continuous technological change. These transformations are inevitable ? the forces that compel them are already in place ? but their outcomes are far from fixed?This book is about the future, but not in the sense of making predictions. Rather it suggests how to think about the future. Because human destiny is not predetermined, this book explores not just one but several possible worlds, each embodying a very different vision of the future. Implicit in these contrasting visions is a choice: which world do we prefer; which world do we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren?From chapter 1.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG/VG. First edition. 306 pp. DJ lightly rubbed. Shallow edge curls. Rear bottom corner bumped. Front free end paper has prior owner's name, date, short note in ink. Interior bright, clean. No marks. Nice reading/research copy.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG+/VG+. First edition. 306 pp. DJ very lightly rubbed. No other defects. Very nice reading/research copy.

Hardback. Condition: Good. 'Today, humanity faces a fundamentally different challenge ? that of managing a planet and a global human civilization in ways that will sustain both indefinitely. What makes this task less than easy are the pace and complexity of change. Over the next half century, human society will undergo a profound demographic transformation, experience fundamental shifts in the global balance of economic and political power, and cope with nearly continuous technological change. These transformations are inevitable ? the forces that compel them are already in place ? but their outcomes are far from fixed?This book is about the future, but not in the sense of making predictions. Rather it suggests how to think about the future. Because human destiny is not predetermined, this book explores not just one but several possible worlds, each embodying a very different vision of the future. Implicit in these contrasting visions is a choice: which world do we prefer; which world do we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren?From chapter 1.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardback. Condition: Very good. xiv + 240 pp. dj. book.

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Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 80, No 2, pp. 96-133, Extracted from orig vol, then Recased in orig Journal covers, VG.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine dust. Second Printing. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. DJ is in NF condition with light rubbing to edges & covers else bright, intact and whole. ARN W.03; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: As New. : En '¿Qué Mundo?', el científico Allen Hammond explora de manera imaginativa las consecuencias de las tendencias sociales, económicas y ambientales actuales para construir tres mundos posibles que podrían esperarnos en el siglo XXI: Mundo de Mercado, en el que el progreso económico y humano es impulsado por el poder liberador de los mercados libres y la iniciativa humana; Mundo Fortaleza, en el que los problemas sociales y ambientales desatendidos disminuyen el progreso, condenando a cientos de millones de humanos a vidas de creciente conflicto y violencia; y Mundo Transformado, en el que el ingenio y la compasión humanos logran ofrecer una vida mejor, no solo más rica, y en buscar extender esos beneficios a toda la humanidad. EAN: 9781559635769 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencia Ficción|Tecnología|Negocios y Economía|Ciencias|Historia Título: Which World?: Scenarios For The 21St Century Autor: Allen Hammond Editorial: Island Press Idioma: en Páginas: 318 Formato: tapa blanda.…