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Jun 1, 1984 · Published in over fifty countries, Future Shock is the most important study of change and adaptation in our time. In many ways, Future Shock is about the present. It is about what is happening today to people and groups who are overwhelmed by change.
- Alvin Toffler
Oct 15, 2010 · In the opening minutes of Future Shock, a 1972 documentary based on the book of the same name, a bearded, cigar-puffing, world-weary Orson Welles staggers down an airport’s moving...
Jun 30, 2016 · Future Shock by Alvin Toffler was a huge sensation when it was published in 1970. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for more changes to come. Toffler died...
Jan 11, 2022 · Future shock is the dizzying disorientation brought on by the premature arrival of the future. It may well be the most important disease of tomorrow. Future shock will not be found in Index Medicus or in any listing of psychological abnormalities.
Toffler introduces the concept of future shock, explaining how it relates to the acceleration of change in society. He discusses the historical context and how humans have evolved to adapt to change over time. The chapter sets the foundation for understanding the impact of future shock on individuals and society.
Jan 11, 2022 · NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic work that predicted the anxieties of a world upended by rapidly emerging technologies—and now provides a road map to solving many of our most pressing crises. Future Shock is the classic that changed our view of tomorrow.
- Alvin Toffler
Buy Future Shock Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. by Toffler, Alvin (ISBN: 9780808501527) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
- Alvin Toffler
