On the Future: Prospects for Humanity

by Martin J. Rees

Book Overview

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees

Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes--good and bad--are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069118044X
• ISBN13: 9780691180441
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.7" x 7.5"