Displaying 1 of 1 2016 Format: Book Author: Colvile, Robert, author. Title: The great acceleration : how the world is getting faster, faster / Robert Colville. Edition: First U.S. edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Bloomsbury USA, 2016. Description: 390 pages ; 25 cm 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. Subjects: Technological innovations -- Social aspects. Technology and civilization. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-374) and an index. Contents: Introduction -- 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. ISBN: 163286455X 9781632864550 Other Number: 918283842 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 591246 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 303.483 Colvile Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
