The precipice : existential risk and the future of humanity
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Ord, Toby, 1979-
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HM901 .O73 2020
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Human ecology.
Social ecology.
Social prediction.
World politics -- 21st century -- Forecasting.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Human ecology.
Social ecology.
Social prediction.
World politics -- Forecasting.
Other Subjects
human ecology.
Politique mondiale -- 21e siècle -- Prévision.
Prévision sociale.
Social Environment
Écologie humaine.
Écologie sociale.

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Book
Physical Desc
x, 468 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-460) and index.
Description
"Drawing on over a decade of research ... [the author] explores the cutting-edge science behind the risks we face. It puts them in the context of the greater story of humanity: showing how ending these risks is among the most pressing moral issues of our time. And it points the way forward, to the actions and strategies that can safeguard humanity"--,Provided by publisher
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ord, T. (2020). The precipice: existential risk and the future of humanity . Hachette Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ord, Toby, 1979-. 2020. The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity. New York: Hachette Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ord, Toby, 1979-. The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity New York: Hachette Books, 2020.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Ord, T. (2020). The precipice: existential risk and the future of humanity. New York: Hachette Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ord, Toby. The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity Hachette Books, 2020.

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