The First Global Revolution: A Report by the Council of the Club of RomeAttempts to identify the main changes of the last two decades, to describe the malaise which they have caused, and to outline some of the most important issues and dangers which humanity has to face in unity. Presents a number of measures which seem especially necessary to pursue. |
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A Whirlwind of Change | 3 |
Some Areas of Acute Concern | 33 |
The International Mismanagement of | 55 |
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