Bibliograph

The great acceleration, how the world is getting faster, faster, Robert Colville

Type

Label

The great acceleration, how the world is getting faster, faster, Robert Colville

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-374) and an index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great acceleration

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

918283842

Responsibility statement

Robert Colville

Sub title

how the world is getting faster, faster

Summary

Colvile inspects the various ways in which the pace of life in our society is increasing and examines the evolutionary science behind our need for constant acceleration, as well as why it's unlikely we'll be able to slow down--or even want to

Table Of Contents

Permanent revolution -- Quick reactions -- Fast friends -- The art of acceleration -- Tomorrow's news today -- The pace of politics -- Time is money -- Planet express -- Racing to destruction? -- Conclusion: Fast forward

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