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Future Shock is a 1970 book that defines the term "future shock" as a psychological state of too much change in too short a period of time. The book argues that society is undergoing a revolution from industrial to post-industrial, and that people are overwhelmed by information overload and social disorientation.
Jun 1, 1984 · Future Shock is a bestselling book that predicts the anxieties and opportunities of a world upended by rapidly emerging technologies. It explores the effects of change on people, communities, organizations, and human relationships, and offers a road map to solving many of our most pressing crises.
- Alvin Toffler
- $7.99
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.
About 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 road map to solving many of our most pressing crises.
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Jan 1, 2001 · A classic book on the impact of rapid technological and social changes on individuals and society. Read ratings, reviews, quotes, and questions from Goodreads users who rated this book 3.81 out of 5.
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Future Shock is a bestselling book that explores the effects of rapid social and technological change on individuals and societies. It predicts the emergence of new lifestyles, subcultures, and challenges in the future, and offers a road map to cope with them.
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...
