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Inevitable Surprises
Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence
by Peter Schwartz
ISBN: 1592400272
ISBN-13: 9781592400270
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Schwartz, author of THE ART OF THE LONG VIEW, returns to his prognostications to offer a revised view of our future. INEVITABLE SURPRISES touches on many aspects of life in the near tomorrow, while noting that, with the outcome of several grave situations still undecided, few certain conclusions can be reached.
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"Shwartz's predictions are interesting in a speculative way, but, naturally, have limited practical ability."
-- Publishers Weekly
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin USA
Published date: 2003
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Pages: 247
Publisher's Notes
Offers a look into the possible changes of the future in areas such as technology, medicine, and demographics, and discusses how society and businesses can prepare for the challenges and capitalize on the advantages.
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Gotham, 2003-06-23. Hardcover. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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Gotham, 2003. hardcover. Used - Good. A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Mylar over dustjacket. Binding solid and tight. No creases. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Gotham, 2003-06-23. Hardcover. New. May have sticker from store that was bought out on cover, very minimal shelf wear. May have a remainder mark.Large selection of books!!! ( more information) Offered by Springys Treasures (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Gotham. Minimal Wear Present. 1592400272 Hardcover Book. In Excellent Condition with Very Minimal Wear Present 0000003480 _ . Fine. 2003. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by Centurion Books (United States)
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Gotham. New in New dust jacket; .. 2003. Hardcover. Brand new book and DJ. No remainder mark. ; 0.99 x 9.24 x 6.4 Inches; 256 pages; One of America's foremost prognosticators and author of the bestseller and management classic <i>The Art of the Long View</i> discusses the big surprises ahead, the resulting scenarios that are creating the future of our world, and what they will mean for you and your business. <br><br> The world we live in today is more volatile than ever. At times it seems that the only constant we can rely on is change itself-and what the future will bring appears to be anybody's guess. But Peter Schwartz, one of the most visionary scenario planners of our time, believes the future is taking shape around us now, and that by taking a closer look at the changes in action today, we can predict what the world of tomorrow will be like. <br><br> With <i>Inevitabl e Surprises</i>, Schwartz offers a provocative look at the forces that are dramatically reshaping our world-and shows what we can do to plan ahead for our society, our businesses, and ourselves. Each chapter takes a predetermined new reality that we will soon face-including regenerative medicine, global climate change, an aging population in the West, and the rise of terrorism-and offers critical foresight for the coming decades. Ultimately, Schwartz brings his analyses of these developments together to offer three overarching scenarios that are possible directions for world history in the coming years, and outlines the implications for each. <br><br> Timely, thought-provoking, and endlessly fascinating, Peter Schwartz's <i>Inevitable Surprises</i> is a book no one in business-or anyone with an interest in the future-can afford to miss. . ( more information) Offered by BookNest (United States)
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Gotham. Hardcover. 1592400272 THIS IS A HARDCOVER BOOK IN DUST JACKET. THE BOOK WAS PUBLISHED BY GOTHAM PRESS. THE BOOK AND DUST JACKET ARE IN FINE/FINE CONDITION, LIKE NEW, NO DEFECTS INSIDE OR OUT. . New. ( more information) Offered by GORGON BOOKS (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Gotham Books. Fine/Fine. 2003. 1st American. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 1592400272 The inevitable surprises Peter Schwartz explores include; the end of retirement, energy proliferation, the new geopolitics & the return of the loog boom. . ( more information) Offered by The Book Nook (Canada)
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New York, NY: Gotham Books, 2003 A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book and jacket show some shelfwear.. First Edition, 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Good +. ( more information) Offered by after-words bookstore (United States)
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Inevitable Surprises: Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Gotham Books, 2003. The pages are clean, bright and firm and tight in its binding, sewn signatures. Boards, spine, edges and corners very good. No apparent wear. If needed for research, analysis, lucubrations or just enjoyment, this is the one, a nice issue. 247 pages, notes & acknowledgements. Former owners name on front end sheet. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector sleeve. . Number Line 10987654321. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good Price Intact. 9 1/4 X 6. ( more information) Offered by Charles E. Peck (United States)
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Inevitable Surprises : Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence
Schwartz, Peter
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Gotham Books, 2003. 245 pgs; . ISBN: 1592400272. First Printing. Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. BUSINESS FORECASTING CRISIS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS ECONOMICS DECISION MAKING PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEMS BEHAVIOR TECHNOLOGY GENERAL. ( more information) Offered by Highway Book Shop (Canada)
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