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Future Shock is a 1970 book by American futurist Alvin Toffler, written together with his spouse Adelaide Farrell, in which the authors define the term "future shock" as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies.
Jun 1, 1984 · by Alvin Toffler (Author) 4.6 735 ratings. See all formats and editions. 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.
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Oct 15, 2010 · Future Shock, a 1970 book by Alvin and Heidi Toffler, foresaw many aspects of the modern world, such as the Internet, cloning, and instant celebrities. The book also coined the term "future shock" to describe the stress and disorientation of rapid change.
Future Shock is the classic that changed our view of tomorrow. Its startling insights into accelerating change led a president to ask his advisers for a special report, inspired composers to write symphonies and rock music, gave a powerful new concept to social science, and added a phrase to our language.
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Future Shock. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic work that predicted the anxieties of a world upended by rapidly emerging technologies—and now provides a...
Jan 1, 2001 · Part 1 introduces the basic program (death of permanence), Parts 2-4 explain the 3 factors that induce future shock: transience, novelty and diversity and Parts 5-6 bring in future shock and possibly coping strategies.
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.
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