Advisor to the director-general of UNESCO, Ervin Laszlo presents a global Megatrends for those concerned about the future direction of our planet. Bringing together comprehensive information about the various global crises, Laszlo reveals specific attitudes and actions humankind must adapt to survive and thrive through the 21st century.
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While recognizing the unsustainability of our present industrialized society, Laszlo, an adviser to UNESCO Director-General Federico Mayor, does not accept as inevitable the world's termination. To assure the continuing evolution of the earth, including humankind, he calls for new perceptions of our relations with our environment. Laszlo asserts that at the end of the 20th century, we are advancing from nationally based industrial societies and "heading toward the interconnected, information-based, global socioeconomic system." Thus we have reached a "grand transition" driven by globalization and "informatization." He suggests roles that various elements of society must play--government (a reformed and refinanced UN), business, science, the arts, education and religion, and individuals--to assure the survival of the planet. His concepts and solutions are not notably original. Illustrations not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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YA?A full explanation of the ecological crisis the planet is in, how it got there, and what solutions are currently available, all in an easy-to-read format. There is also an interesting section on the informational (especially computer) explosion. Laszlo's prescription for the protection of the environment involves cooperation on every level, and he proposes a plan for world-level governance of the oceans, atmosphere, outer space, and polar regions. Even students who do not have a strong background in science will appreciate the succinct information found here.?Ginny Ryder, Lee High School, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ervin Laszlo, twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, is editor of the international periodical World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution and Chancellor-Designate of the newly formed GlobalShift University. He is the founder and president of the international think tanks the Club of Budapest and the General Evolution Research Group and the author of 83 books translated into 21 languages. He lives in Italy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good intentions but not that great,
By Xavier de la Foret (Twisp, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Choice: Evolution or Extinction? (Hardcover)
A brief factual overview of the bad things gone worse in the 20th century. Unfortunately, Laszlo's idea to make things better is driven by a need to keep up with our mad technological race, which is just not conceivable. May be useful as a reference to happenings in the 20th century; otherwise, don't bother.
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