The Third WaveA call for political change to meet what the author views as the impending doom of society as we know it. Examines various aspects of modern life and analyzes changes that are occurring in such areas as the economy, politics, sexual attitudes, family life, and technology, and discusses the effect of these changes upon individuals and nations. |
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