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All these and others are issues for future investigation . I hope this book
contributes to the sense of urgency and also that it points to an effective direction
for · work by others who may choose to explore the alternatives for the future . In
spite of ...
All these and others are issues for future investigation . I hope this book
contributes to the sense of urgency and also that it points to an effective direction
for · work by others who may choose to explore the alternatives for the future . In
spite of ...
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Which behavior is the most likely scenario for the future depends on policies that
man may still be able . to choose . The world system can exhibit many alternate
modes of behavior in response to different policies that man might follow in ...
Which behavior is the most likely scenario for the future depends on policies that
man may still be able . to choose . The world system can exhibit many alternate
modes of behavior in response to different policies that man might follow in ...
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The long - term future of the earth must be faced soon as a guide for present
action . Goals of nations and societies must be altered to become compatible with
that future , otherwise man remains out of balance with his environment . Man
can ...
The long - term future of the earth must be faced soon as a guide for present
action . Goals of nations and societies must be altered to become compatible with
that future , otherwise man remains out of balance with his environment . Man
can ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
A World Model Structure and Assumptions | 31 |
Copyright | |
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