Format:
Book
Author:
Easterbrook, Gregg, author.
Title:
It's better than it looks : reason for optimism in an age of fear / Gregg Easterbrook.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher, Date:
New York, New York : PublicAffairs, 2018.
©2018
Description:
xx, 330 pages ; 25 cm
Summary:
By almost every meaningful measure, the modern world is better than it ever has been. In the United States, disease, crime, discrimination, and most forms of pollution are in long-term decline, while longevity and education keep rising and economic indicators are better than in any past generation. It's not a coincidence that we're confused--our perspectives on the world are blurred by the rise of social media, the machinations of politicians, and our own biases. Easterbrook offers specific policy reforms to address climate change, inequality, and other problems, and reminds us that there is real hope in conquering such challenges.
Subjects:
Progress.
Quality of life.
Civilization, Modern -- 21st century.
Economic history.
Social history.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN:
2017048518
ISBN:
9781610397414 (hardcover)
161039741X (hardcover)
Other Number:
1000584369
System Availability:
4
Current Holds:
0
Control Number:
3586022
Call Number:
306.09
Course Reserves:
0
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4