Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $2.88, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Pan Books.
Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $3.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by PAN.
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Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $5.85, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Pan Books.
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Good. Good condition. (social change, futurology) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $16.38, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Pan Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Pen markings inside Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0330028618.
Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Ed Buryn Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nevada City, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by Pan BNooks.
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Good+ unmarked text, no spine creases. Examines the effects of rapid industrial and technological changes upon the individual, the family, and society. Solid clean tight copy of British early printing. 517 pp, index, bibliography, notes.
Add this copy of Future Shock to cart. $20.23, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by Pan Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780330028615.
I bought this book with the intention to re-read it. I originally read it when it came out around 1970-1971. A lot of it seemed far fetched 45 years ago. I was curious how much of what Mr. Toffler predicted, actually came to pass. So far, I am surprised at how much he called correctly. Some of it can be attributed to common sense, but many of the insights he predicted have come to pass, or soon will.
apollo
Mar 1, 2012
good idea, but...
"Future Shock" deservedly aroused comment when it was published in 1970. The idea that technology feds on itself and that change is not merely happening, it is accelerating each year, was a good thesis, although anyone watching tech develop could have guessed at that. 1970 was before all but a few had access to a computer--a tech development that showed compellingly how an increasing pace of change would occur (interestingly, Toffler predicted that). Toffler says that one can't predict the future, but then does just that and falls on his face. Paper clothes have not become commonplace. And college students don't design their own degree programs (such programs would be unacceptable to employers). "Future Shock" has therefore not aged gracefully. Such items as world hunger, global warming, and insurrection-type warfare are concerns that elude Alvin Toffler.
RareBookCollector
Apr 22, 2010
Hauntingly prescient view into the dark future
Alvin Toffler's dark looking glass into the future, written by someone living in the early 1970's, proved most prescient. Most of his predictions came true, preparing the reader for the social shock that comes to all civilizations in their latter stages of decline.
judi194
Oct 22, 2009
Timeless classic
When this book first was printed it was on every student's must read list and as a reference it is exceptional at looking at events in a different manner. Good read.