Summary
The author's thesis is that too much change in too short a time is responsible for the widespread stress and disorientation in the nation, and that unless the rate and direction are controlled, psychic and physical illness on a massive scale is inevitable. Full description
Summary: |
The author's thesis is that too much change in too short a time is responsible for the widespread stress and disorientation in the nation, and that unless the rate and direction are controlled, psychic and physical illness on a massive scale is inevitable. |
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Physical Description: |
561 p. ; 19 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 490-540) and index. |
ISBN: |
0553277375 |
Author Notes: |
He wrote 13 books during his lifetime including Future Shock, The Third Wave, and Powershift. He received a career achievement award in 2005 from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. In 1996, he and his wife formed Toffler Associates, a global forecasting and consulting company. He died on June 27, 2016 at the age of 87. (Bowker Author Biography) |