Future Files A Brief History of the Next 50 Years

Name: Future Files A Brief History of the Next 50 Years
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ISBN: 9781857885347

ISBN-10: 1857885341

ISBN-13: 9781857885347

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Richard Watson

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This text looks at several possible futures and how the world might change in the next half-century. Richard Watson examines emerging patterns and developments in society, technology, the economy, media, health care and business, and draws educated and entertaining conclusions as to where they might take us.

Book details

List price: $12.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Publication date: 12/9/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Preface to the new edition


The 5 most important trends for the next 50 years


Introduction



Society and Culture: why we'll take longer baths in the future



Science and Technology: the rise of the machines



Government and Politics: us and them



Media and Entertainment: have it your way



Money and Financial Services: everyone is a bank



Automotive and Transport: the end of the road as we know it



Food and Drink: faster and slower



Retail and Shopping: what we'll buy when we've got it already



Healthcare and Medicine: older and wiser



Travel and Tourism: "sorry, this country is full"



Work and Business: the new right-brain economy



Conclusions: where to next?


5 things that won't change over the next 50 years


Sources


Acknowledgments


Index