Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
by Naisbitt, John
ISBN: 0446909912
ISBN-13: 9780446909914
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Published date: 1984
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Naisbitt, John
Warner, 1984. ( PB, ink writing fep, underlining in text, o/w in good cond. )ISBN # 0446909912 ( more information) Offered by Book Nook (United States)
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New York: WARNER, 1984 Later Printing. Trade Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Miles Books (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Cover has some wear, otherwise pages clean inside. We gladly accept APO/FPO orders. Delivery confirmation provided on all US orders. APO/FPO orders gladly accepted. International Shipping Availabl... . Good. ( more information) Offered by Sheri's Book Treasures (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984 Cover has some wear and discoloration. Page edges tanned. Text clean.. Soft Cover. Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Catacomb Books (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984 Book is clean and tight.. Second Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Miles Books (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984 cover shows some wear. Has alot of creases in spine. Discoloration from age. . Mass-market paperback. Fair. ( more information) Offered by Samm44's Used & New Books (United States)
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Warner Books. Used, Very Good. *** FREE UPGRADE to 1st Class Mail in US - a $3.00 Value! PAPERBACK, VG/VG, New York, N.Y., Warner Books, 1984, 333 pages, 17 cm., 6.4 ounces, Category: Science : Technology : Futurology. This copy has visible but minimal creasing of the spine, is in otherwise Very Good condition. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. ( more information) Offered by Books_By_Russ (United States)
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JOHN NAISBITT
New York, New York, U.S.A.: WARNER BOOKS, 1984 First Edition. Soft Cover. EXCELLENT/No Jacket. X. USED. ( more information) Offered by The Cerebral Deli (United States)
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John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Paperback with minimal cover wear.Text is tanning. Text is clean and tight. We Ship Daily with Tracking Number. ( more information) Offered by SW Liquidation (United States)
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Warner, 1984. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by High Bridge Books (United States)
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Warner Books Inc, 1984. Paperback. Fair. Cover and pages clean. some edge/corner wear. binding secure. Writing on first page.**Fast Shipping! - Free USPS tracking number emailed with each order over $1.00** ( more information) Offered by K & H Books (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 PAPERBACK - ACCEPTABLE condition. Book has a fair amount of wear to all surfaces. Spine may likely have numerous creases. Otherwise book is a good reading copy. Please expect imperfections in used books. . Fair. ( more information) Offered by Sheri's Book Treasures (United States)
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Warner Books. Used - Good. Published: 1984. Media: Paperback. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. book has slight rubbing of spine and edges of cover ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984. Black and white paperback with red, black and white,lettering and rainbow color wheel on cover; creases in spine; some rubbing with chips to covers; some shelf soil on edges; text is clean and solid, butyellowing. Paperback. good/ very Good/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Book and Spy Shop (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 1st Printing PAPERBACK/Professional Service and FAST SHIPPING//Ships in a BUBBLE MAILER/SELECT EXPEDITED for even FASTER delivery/ NICE COPY--SPEEDY SHIPPING with SUPER CUSTOMER SERVICE . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by TIME OUT BOOKS (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984. Book has only slight wear. No markings in text.. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Top Notch books (United States)
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New York: Warner Books Inc, 1984. Light shelf wear. Great copy with tight binding and clean pages.. 2nd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Johnny's Used Books (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Very Good Condition PBK ,cover has little ware,no marks on the reading pages, binding is good, good reading copy..100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Magikal Journeys Books, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 First edition, first printing with full number line. (First Edition, 1st printing) 1984. . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Home Pro Books & Collectibles (United States)
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John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Minor wear on edges. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! ( more information) Offered by Richard Strachan (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Very Good Condition PBK, Marks on back cover, cover has some wear, no marks on the reading pages, binding is good, good reading copy..100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Magikal Journeys Books, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Acceptable. Light to Moderate Shelfwear Overall.Covers Scuffed, front cover chipped. Creased spine. Edgewear. No Marks. pb00s06 ( more information) Offered by McTed's Books (United States)
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Naisbitt, John
Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Good solid overall condition, mild to moderate general wear, clean inside . Good. ( more information) Offered by FatCityBooks.com (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Average used paperback with some cover wear. Great reading copy! ( more information) Offered by The Book Ladies (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 H103__SAME ISBN___FAST SHIPPING___DELIVERY CONFIRMATION!___SHIPS FROM US WITHIN 24 HOURS . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by HUDSON BOOKS (United States)
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Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Mass Market Paperback. ( more information) Offered by Noteworthy's Books (United States)
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Warner Books. Mass Market PaperBack. 0446909912 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1984 Warner Books Mass Market PaperBack . Very Good. 1984. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
Naisbitt, John
Warner Books. Mass Market PaperBack. 0446909912 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1984 Warner Books Mass Market PaperBack . Very Good. 1984. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 small stain on front cover, spine creases, Cover somewhat chipped, Slight edge wear, Very Good Condition PBK ,cover has some wear,could have initials, penciled or ink marks inside cover or the title page not on reading pages, could have cover creases, no marks on the reading pages, binding is good, good reading copy..100% Satisfaction Gua . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Magikal Journeys Books, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Previous Owners name inside cover,Very Good Condition PBK ,cover has some wear,could have initials, penciled or ink marks inside cover or the title page not on reading pages, could have cover creases, no marks on the reading pages, binding is good, good reading copy..100% Satisfaction . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Magikal Journeys Books, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Some spine creasing and edgewear.Large selection of books!!! ( more information) Offered by Springys Treasures (United States)
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Warner Books, 1984 Mass-market paperback. Good. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 333 p. Audience: General/trade. wear to cover with a crease to the spine. ( more information) Offered by Rebecca Langston (United States)
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Condition: Good store stamps/creases PAPERBACK 0446909912 ( more information) Offered by The Ridiculous Book Store, Inc. (United States)
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Condition: Good store stamps/creases PAPERBACK 0446909912 ( more information) Offered by The Ridiculous Book Store, Inc. (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 * SHIPPING WITHIN 24 HOURS! QUESTIONS ANSWERED QUICKLY ** THANKS * . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by HOUNDDOGLOUIE BOOKS (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Good Condition PBK ,cover could have initials, penciled or ink marks inside cover or the title page no marks on the reading pages, could have some edge wear, and small tares on cover, May have sticker on cover, binding is good, spine and cover creases. . Good. ( more information) Offered by Magikal Journeys Books, Inc. (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
John Naisbitt
Warner Books. Used - Very Good. Published: 1984. Paperback. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Very Good condition, showing little signs of wear. Price or other sticker on cover. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
John Naisbitt
Warner Books. Used - Acceptable. ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. We offer a no hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders are generally shipped no later than next business day. We offer a no hassle guarantee on all our items. ( more information) Offered by River City Books, LLC (United States)
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NY: Warner Books, 1984 Later Printing. Softcover. Good. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Terra Books (United States)
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John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Good. Some spine creasing and edgewear. ex-libraryLarge selection of books!!! ( more information) Offered by Springys Treasures (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
John Naisbitt
Warner Books. Used - Good. Ex-library. Published: 1984. Paperback. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. BINDING IS SOFTCOVER; ; EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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John Naisbitt
Warner Books. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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1984. John Naisbitt~Gene Light~Jakob Weder~Linda Bartlett. Good. Spine is well creased. Covers show wear at the edges and corners. Good Grade C average reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Pages tanning. ( more information) Offered by Bach To Books (United States)
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1984. John Naisbitt~Gene Light~Jakob Weder~Linda Bartlett. Good. Spine has some creases. Covers show wear at the edges and corners. Good Grade B reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Pages tanning. ( more information) Offered by Bach To Books (United States)
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1984. John Naisbitt~Gene Light~Jakob Weder~Linda Bartlett. Good. Spine is smooth. Covers show some wear at the edges and corners. Good reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Pages tanning. ( more information) Offered by Bach To Books (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Very Good. Binding is tight and square. Crease on spine and little tear on 1st page. This is a very nice paperback copy.Careful packaging and fast shipping. ( more information) Offered by Icapsa Used Books (United States)
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Warner Books. PAPERBACK. 0446909912 Good condition paperback book, some creases to spine, some edge/corner rubs, may have corner crease, small edge tear or spine slant, a good book for reading. Shop & Save with us at kjcactusbooks! . Good. ( more information) Offered by Kjcactusbooks (United States)
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John Naisbitt; Designer-Gene Light; Painter-Jakob Weder; Photographer-Linda Bartlett
Warner Books, 1984. Paperback. Like New. Paperback in Like New Condition! ( more information) Offered by SunnySide Books (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Warner Books Inc, 1984. Trade-size softcover book, appears unread, clean/tight/undamaged. ( more information) Offered by Three Gentlemen Booksellers (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
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Warner, 1984. Reviewer: Don Mitchell from a management consultant in Boston This book clearly deserves more than five stars for its power and effectiveness in identifying, explaining, and projecting many important trends in American society over the last 18 years. I first read this book when it was published in 1982, and decided to reread it recently to understand more about the methods used by testing them with 20-20 hindsight. The book built from the principle that the "most reliable way to anticipate the future is by understanding the present." Although the book relies a lot on that method (by examining current beginnings that could turn into mighty rivers), its real power comes from the long-term perspective of how an information society will be different from the prior industrial one. The trends identified were: (1) Becoming an information society after having been an industrial one (2) From technology being forced into use, to technology being pulled into use where it is appealing to people (3) From a predominantly national economy to one in the global marketplace (4) From short term to long term perspectives (5) From centralization to decentralization (6) From getting help through institutions like government to self-help (7) From representative to participative democracy (8) From hierarchies to networking (9) From a northeastern bias to a southwestern one (10) From seeing things as "either/or" to having more choices. The detail behind each of the trends is often more rewarding than the overall trend itself. You get specific examples that excite your imagination. "On the producer side [of multiple choices], it means there can be a market for just about anything.". Spine Lines/bk Cvr Hvy rubs/tight Clean. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Used Book Attic (United States)
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New York, NY: Warner Books, 1984. Reviewer: a management consultant in Boston This book clearly deserves more than five stars for its power and effectiveness in identifying, explaining, and projecting many important trends in American society over the last 18 years. I first read this book when it was published in 1982, and decided to reread it recently to understand more about the methods used by testing them with 20-20 hindsight. The book built from the principle that the "most reliable way to anticipate the future is by understanding the present." Although the book relies a lot on that method (by examining current beginnings that could turn into mighty rivers), its real power comes from the long-term perspective of how an information society will be different from the prior industrial one.. Gently Read/few spine Lines. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Used Book Attic (United States)
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Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives
Naisbitt, John
Warner, 1984. Reviewer: Don Mitchell from a management consultant in Boston This book clearly deserves more than five stars for its power and effectiveness in identifying, explaining, and projecting many important trends in American society over the last 18 years. I first read this book when it was published in 1982, and decided to reread it recently to understand more about the methods used by testing them with 20-20 hindsight. The book built from the principle that the "most reliable way to anticipate the future is by understanding the present." Although the book relies a lot on that method (by examining current beginnings that could turn into mighty rivers), its real power comes from the long-term perspective of how an information society will be different from the prior industrial one. The trends identified were: (1) Becoming an information society after having been an industrial one (2) From technology being forced into use, to technology being pulled into use where it is appealing to people (3) From a predominantly national economy to one in the global marketplace (4) From short term to long term perspectives (5) From centralization to decentralization (6) From getting help through institutions like government to self-help (7) From representative to participative democracy (8) From hierarchies to networking (9) From a northeastern bias to a southwestern one (10) From seeing things as "either/or" to having more choices. The detail behind each of the trends is often more rewarding than the overall trend itself. You get specific examples that excite your imagination. "On the producer side [of multiple choices], it means there can be a market for just about anything.". Spine Lines/bk Cvr Hvy rubs/tight Clean. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Used Book Attic (United States)
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