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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Alvin_Toffler
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| gptkbp:contains |
predictions about the future
analysis of past civilizations theory of societal evolution |
| gptkbp:discusses |
social change
technological change information age post-industrial society |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:non-fiction
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| gptkbp:has_been |
discussed in media
widely cited analyzed by critics adapted into lectures reviewed in journals translated into over 20 languages |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
futurism
policy making strategic planning |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Third Wave
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| gptkbp:impact |
popularized the concept of waves of civilization
introduced the concept of waves of civilization |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:politicians
business leaders sociologists |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
audiobook format
ebook format hardcover format paperback format |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a seminal work
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
business seminars
sociology classes |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its exploration of the future
its analysis of societal trends its predictions about technology |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:The_Fourth_Industrial_Revolution
gptkb:The_Singularity |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
business professionals
futurists students of sociology |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Toffler's_trilogy
Alvin Toffler's legacy |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
academic studies
business literature sociological discussions |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a classic in futurism
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
university courses
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0553246988
978-0553277388 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_theme |
post-industrial society
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' The future is not a gift. It is an achievement.'
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Future_Shock
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1980
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1980
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:sociology
gptkb:technology future studies |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Powershift
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ron_Jones
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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