forecasts

An illustrated, encyclopedic overview of the prophecies, calendars, and theories that indicate the year 2012 is a threshold of great change for humanity.

The opinions of scientists, writers, educators and others on what the world will be like in the year 2000.

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.

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.

Analyzes many problems and issues that will occupy the world in the future, including population growth, energy, food, health, environment, terrorism, nuclear weapons, and communications.

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