Présentation de l'éditeur
With the Keystone Pipeline dominating the news, and America's addiction to oil showing no signs of waning, it is more urgent than ever that wereconsider our energy needs in light of economic reality. In this New York Times bestseller, Jeremy Rifkin explores how Internet technology and renewable energy are merging to create a powerful new engine of economic growth, wherein hundreds of millions of people will produce their own green energy in their homes, offices, and factories and share it with each other in an 'energy Internet.' This process willusher in a fundamental reordering of human relationships, from hierarchical to lateral, that will impact the way we conduct commerce, govern society, educate our children, and engage in civic life. The Third Industrial Revolution is an insider's account of the next great economic era, including a look into the personalities and players - heads of state, global CEOs, social entrepreneurs, and NGOs - who are pioneering its implementation around the world.
Revue de presse
"Jeremy Rifkin was always ahead of his time. The "New Industrial Revolution "confirms that the times have caught up with him. It is no longer possible to ignore his vision for the future of humankind."--Calestous Juma, Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, John F. Kennedy School
"Jeremy Rifkin argues that green energy and the Internet will revolutionize society and the environment . . . With the European Union already on board, this is a big idea with backbone."--"Nature"
"Sobering reading...lays out a comprehensive plan to realize the third industrial revolution...a big, brash, bold book."--"Barnes and Noble Reviews"
"Impeccably argued...a compelling and cogent argument to overhaul our society and economy in favor of a distributed and collaborative model."--"Publishers Weekly"
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"Rifkin connects the two defining technologies of the 21st Century -- the Internet and renewable energies -- giving us a powerful new economic vision for the future. As we look to regrow the economy, generate millions of jobs, and create a sustainable future for our children, the Third Industrial Revolution offers an indispensable roadmap."--Arianna Huffington--President and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post Media Group
"Mr. Rifkin clearly outlines the challenges facing our global community, and creates a vision for business leaders, government and citizens."--John Chambers--Chairman and CEO of Cisco
"The creative thinking of Jeremy Rifkin has been inspiring policy makers and citizens alike. This book shows the key role renewables and modern technologies can play in our transition to a low-carbon economy."--Jose Manuel Barroso--President of the European Commission
"This is a remarkable piece of work from one of the foremost thinkers of our time...Rifkin has come up with a visionary and innovative economic development model that ensures the sustainability of our natural resources and ecosystems."--Rajendra Pachauri --Chairman of the Un
Biographie de l'auteur
JEREMY RIFKIN is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the author of 18 bestselling books, including The Hydrogen Economy. He has been a guest on Face the Nation, 20/20, Today, and Good Morning America. The National Journal named Rifkin as 1 of 150 people in the United States that have the most influence in shaping federal government policy. He has also testified before numerous congressional committees, and since 1994, Mr. Rifkin has been a senior lecturer at the Wharton School's Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Rifkin is chairman of the Global CEO Business Roundtable, which includes IBM, Cisco, and Cushman and Wakefield, and has served as an adviser to Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel, among other global leaders. His monthly column on global issues appears in many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines.
