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VISIONS OF THE FUTURE: THE DISTANT PAST, YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW
Heilbroner, Robert
1995 43086 In this short, stimulating essay, eminent economist Heilbroner argues that humanity's expectation of a future measurably better than the past became widespread only with the rise of capitalism and its handmaiden, technology, beginning around 1700. By contrast, from the emergence of Homo sapiens to the dawn of the modern European nation-state, he contends societies preached acceptance of the status quo. Since roughly 1950, in Heilbroner's estimate, optimism about the future has given way to pessimistic resignation, partly because of decline in real incomes and growing political unrest. Predicting that capitalism will be the principal socioeconomic system in the 21st century, he ponders ways to prevent structurally or technologically induced unemployment. Given the requisite political will, he maintains, the U.S. could undertake a massive government-led program to create jobs and rebuild slums, while coordinated international efforts could stabilize population growth and eradicate poverty worldwide. Sadly, he surmises, the requisite political will is missing. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal YA?Heilbroner ruminates on the economic implications of four time periods. Much like the classic Abbott and Costello routine, "Who's on First," verbally covering four bases takes precision, timing, and delivery. The author integrates civilized history, quotes from other economists and philosophers, and laser-sharp hindsight to ultimately bring home a vision for "tomorrow." However, his professional delivery and vocabulary make Visions of the Future best suited for gifted YAs. Listed at Twenty Eight Dollars. Oxford University Press, USA 0-19-509074-8 / 9780195090741
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