twenty-first century

Posits that, among other things, "global warming isn't the problem; the real problem is an entirely predictable but potentially catastrophic mini-ice age, [outlines] which countries are on the brink of failure, chaos, and ultimately population collapse, and what that means for the rest of the world ... [and examines] the four main factors that will determine when China attacks the United States".

Our planet's future is too often described in terms of doom and despair. However, there is another perspective that is not only positive, but credible, too. The book describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. Based on extensive research, leading environmentalist Jonathon Porritt reveals how we can achieve a genuinely sustainable world by 2050 if we act immediately. Part history, part narrative, the book describes the key events, technological breakthroughs, and lifestyle revolutions that could transform our planet, covering topics as wide-ranging as 3D printing, personal genomics, urban agriculture, and the digital landscape. The book's innovative ideas are brought to life with futuristic photographs, infographics, and hand-drawn sketches, while an extensive index provides the tools and tips needed to prepare for what's ahead.

A young Bostonian gentleman is mysteriously transported from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century.

Shows how the aging of the baby-boom generation will transform America's homes, families, and businesses.

Examines advances in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and others, and discusses the consequences of such inventions and discoveries on life in the twenty-first century.

Discusses how transnational forces in a world of scarce resources, instant communications, and exploding population might affect the nations and people of the world in the twenty-first century.

Examines the origin and development of modern concepts of security and its impact on the environment, challenging the geopolitical orthodoxy with a call for a new biosphere politics.

Discusses managing investments, careers and education, future trends in science, medicine, public policy and employment predictions to prepare for the 21st century.