The the world at the crossroads Laszlo, Ervin 1932- creator text bibliography vau Charlottesville, VA Hampton Roads Pub. Company, Inc. 2006 monographic eng

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xxiv, 173 p. ; 23 cm. "'The chaos point' argues that we are at a critical point in history, one in which resources are fast being depleted, hundreds of millions live in crushing poverty, and local choices have global impact. Laszlo says society can either break down or break through to a new future by making different choices--choices he outlines in the book"--Provided by publisher. Foreword, by Sir Arthur C. Clarke -- Preface -- Prologue: two paths to the future -- The tides of transformation -- New thinking for a new world -- The birthing of the new world -- What drives us to the decision-window of 2006-2012 -- The nature of a positive transformation -- Life in holos -- Paths to a holistic civilization -- The signs of hope -- What you can do today -- The outlook -- Postscript: the chaos point in visual representation -- Appendix A. How I came to be involved with global questions and the Club of Budapest - an autobiographical note -- Appendix B. Comments by members and partners of the Club of Budapest -- Appendix C. About the Club of Budapest and documents of the Club of Budapest -- References and further reading. Ervin Laszlo. Includes bibliographical references and index. Civilización moderna Siglo XXI Siglo XXI Predicciones Evolución social Cooperación internacional CB 161 L349c 2006 909.83 9781571744852 1571744851 2005034606 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip064/2005034606.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip064/2005034606.html spa 051125 20230411090615.0 14180772