Hope and the Future

An Introduction to the Concept of Cultural Maturity

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Pub Date May 31 2014 | Archive Date Oct 17 2015
ICDPress | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Description

Essential guidance from one of today’s most respected and provocative social thinkers. Hope and the Future examines what legitimate hope for the future necessarily depends on. It describes how we face a growing number of human challenges that require that we think, act, and relate in new ways—often fundamentally new ways. And it looks at how addressing those challenges will require not just fresh ideas, but a critical “growing up” as a species—a new Cultural Maturity.

This short book is one of three related new works written by psychiatrist and futurist Charles Johnston for difference audiences with similar intent: to help people understand the times we live in and to make sense of what the future will require of us as a species. It is intended for a general audience wanting to better understand the tasks humanity now faces.

Author Bio:
Charles Johnston MD is a psychiatrist and futurist. He is best known as the originator of Creative Systems Theory and for directing the Institute for Creative Development, a Seattle-based nonpartisan think tank and center for advanced leadership training. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the future and how we can best prepare to meet it.

Essential guidance from one of today’s most respected and provocative social thinkers. Hope and the Future examines what legitimate hope for the future necessarily depends on. It describes how we...


A Note From the Publisher

Also available in e-book format (180 pages).

Also available in e-book format (180 pages).


Advance Praise

A few brief excerpts from initial reviews. (See www.hopeandthe future.com for full reviews and sources.)
“Must reading for understanding and contributing to our times.”

“Challenging, thought provoking, and incredibly important. I wish there was a way to make this required reading for anyone seeking or holding a position of leadership…including teachers and parents. The worlds problems can seem desperately overwhelming, but taken bit by bit and piece by piece as presented in this book there IS hope, and it is vital we keep it alive and thriving.”

“A monumental contribution. Dr. Johnston has done a masterful job of outlining, in plain language, the critical issues of our times and the skill and sensibilities required of us to successfully face the challenges ahead. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is seriously concerned about the future of humanity and the planet and is seeking realistic hope and guidance in these complex times.”

“This may be one of the most important books of the 21st Century.”


A few brief excerpts from initial reviews. (See www.hopeandthe future.com for full reviews and sources.)
“Must reading for understanding and contributing to our times.”

“Challenging, thought provoking...


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This is a book that should become only more significant over the next ten to twenty years. Besides usual book marketing routes, we will be getting the book into the hands of opinion leaders around...


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