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Synopsis
As the technological and information revolutions continue to transform our lives, the world is moving towards a planetary society. The forces of globalization are creating greater interdependence between individuals, enterprises, communities and nations, leading to a new culture that Peter Ellyard calls “Planetism.” The values of “Planetism”—the values of the “spaceship culture”—will, he argues, shape the global marketplace of the early 21st century. In Ideas for the New Millennium,...
About the Author
Peter Ellyard is a futurist and strategist who lives in Melbourne. A graduate of the University of Sydney and Cornell University, he is currently executive director of Preferred Futures Pty Ltd, and chairman of the Universal Greening Group of companies and of the MyFutureFoundation. A former executive director of the Australian Commission for the Future, he held CEO positions in a number of public sector organizations over...
Review
“This is a stimulating and provocative book by a distinguished futurist, who is dedicated to challenging us to strive for a future we want rather than passively accepting the future we seem likely to get.” —The Professional Reading Guide
“As this century and this millennium draw to a close, there is a cause for reflection. The mistakes of the past are exposed. We're trying to clean up the unfinished business...
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- PublisherMelbourne University Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 052284975X
- ISBN 13 9780522849752
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages256
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Ideas For The New Millenium (second edition)
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Melbourne University Press Melbourne 2001, 1997
ISBN 10: 052284975X
ISBN 13: 9780522849752
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23.0 x 15.0cms 246pp very good paperback & cover This book promotes 'planetism' to shape leadership management education health wellbeing industrial development agriculture and international relations. Seller Inventory # 20351045
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Ideas for the New Millennium
Published by
Melbourne University Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 052284975X
ISBN 13: 9780522849752
Used
Softcover
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-E-030-02508
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