The Limits to growth: A report for the Club of Rome's Project on the Predicament of Mankind

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"The Report to the Club of Rome"

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Thought provoking

No one likes to hear hard facts.....

The Limits to Growth: A Report for the Club of Rome's Project on the Predicament of Mankind
Donella H. Meadows
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"The Report to the Club of Rome".......2007-04-12

I was exposed by my lecturer at university to the video of Meadows describing his work. It was dated then. It is relevant now. It fills my mind with foreboding. I am taking action to sidestep the catastrophe. We need more volunteers to feed the "neo-Malthusian" future. I am grateful to deniers. Their sacrifice is truly appreciated. I hope this book does not get too popular. "Rots of ruck Reroy."

Why the Hype?.......2005-09-03

After years of hearing about what a seminal work this is, I finally broke down and bought a (used) copy. I expected something like the anti-Simon, an exhaustive documentation of how we are inevitably headed toward doom and collapse unless the government steps in to intervene with specific recommendations. I was extremely surprised to find that this book is nothing more than a long description of the authors' computer model! Is that it?! Apparently so.

The authors assembled a computer model of all human activity and natural science, complete with feedback, time delay, and other parameters (yeah, they really present it that way!). Then they ran it through a computer and found what they expected - quite a surprise, eh? Then they tweak on the basic model and find that almost nothing leads to a rosy scenario. Humanity is going to collapse by 2100, and there is nothing we can do about it. Well, almost nothing. Apparently, if we stop procreating, stop economic growth, and spread the existing wealth evenly, everything will be ... well, it won't be great, but it will be "okay", sorta like the warehousing activity that we call public "schooling". I think there is a book that describes the resulting society, ... I believe it was called _Anthem_.

I gave the book a couple of stars because of its canonical status, but it certainly doesn't deserve the attention it has gotten. A major flaw is that they don't describe the model they use in any significant detail to allow you to run the numbers yourself (they refer you to another article, and you can find the original model on the internet if you're perseverent enough). If someone is throwing this into your face as proof that we are headed to certain disaster, fear not. There simply isn't enough substance here, some of the information and assumptions are dated, and you can certainly point out a few holes in their model assumptions that tend to undo their long-term analysis. If you are thinking about using this to support your world view, please reconsider. Try something a little more grounded in reality, without the breathless hype, like any environmental economics book by Tom Tietenberg.

hello?.......2005-06-08

All of you giving this a favorable review- are you stuck in a time warp or what? Did ya happen to notice the brilliant predictions in the book have not come true? Yeah, when have facts ever gotten in the way of the Green Nazi Agenda?
Where is my aerosol can of deodorant, I got all hot after writing that?

Thought provoking.......2004-07-31

This book looks at a few basic trends and asks what they mean on a world scale in the long term.
The main trend is the exponential increase in the human population - and the finite size of the earth, and resources of the earth.
Clearly these trends are real and cannot be discounted, the question the book asks is when and how will the finite size of the earth pose a problem to exponentially increaseing population.
I think there are legitamate questions over the details of the modelling (something the authors readily admit), but I have yet to see a constructive criticism that addressed the broad themes of this book.

The main predictions were in the 2050 - 2070 time scale - so critics claiming the book got it wrong about prediciting doomsday scenarios that didn't come true simply haven't read the book. But this highlights a very interesting thing - for some reason the book gets very heated responses from people, despite the fact that it is hard to deny the major trends it talks about - perhaps because it encourages a different world view than we are used to.

No one likes to hear hard facts............2004-03-15

Read this book with an unbiased mind and you will sleep much less soundly.....The rabid first reviewer of this book needs to read it again and then examine the world as it exists today. The conclusions of this seminal work are being born out in front of our very eyes. Prediction: Violent conflict over shrinking resources...ever hear of the Middle East and Oil? Prediction: New diseases create modern epidemics as nature fights back...uh, AIDs, SARS, the rise of anti-biotic resistant bacteria? Prediction: The rapid growth of industrialism and consumerism in Third World countries where the vast majority of the world's population lives will use up this planet's resources at a geometrically increasing pace. The US uses 45% of the world's energy. What happens when one billion Chinese all have a car?
The most frightening aspect of this book is the authors' willingness to include their critics wildest assumptions in their mathematical models. The point the authors are making is indisputable; it is not a matter of IF we are going to use up this planet's resources, it a matter of when.

The Limits to growth: A report for the Club of Rome's Project on the Predicament of Mankind

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The Limits to Growth, A Report for The Club of Rome's Project on the Predicament of Mankind
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The Limits to Growth. A report for the Club of Rome's project on the predicament of mankind
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THE LIMITS TO GROWTH. A REPORT FOR THE CLUB OF ROME'S PROJECT ON THE PREDICAMENT OF MANKIND.
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One of the top management and IT consulting firms in the world, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (CGEY) develops cutting-edge wireless and enterprise IT solutions for many of the Fortune 1000 companies. This book offers application developers and architects, network engineers, and other IT professionals an unprecedented opportunity to benefit from the experiences of key members of CGEY's m-commerce and mobile/wireless groups. Using in-depth case studies detailing recent CGEY wireless projects, the authors share the lessons they've learned about architecting m-commerce applications. They also provide architects with a wealth of practical information on troubleshooting technical solutions within the business deployment infrastructure.
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Pragmatic Solution and not a Dogmatic Hypothesis.......2002-04-23

An excellent collection of solid practical content, a book that can be chosen as an academic course to be taught in variety of engineering disciplines such as electronics, computer science, Internet Technologies, etc. because of its solid practical approaches to deliver solution as opposed to hypothesizing on untested value propositions.
In the era when many people rush to write books on any new technical catch phrase for the mere gratification of having authored a technical book that may augment their professional aspiration, the authors of "Wireless Enterprise Application Architecture" have provided the reader with a reference book that is a valuable knowledge source. Relatively small font size and condensed and to the point graphics that enhance readers understanding of major points discussed in the 630 pages of text are all indication of authors being the true subject matter specialists.
The views presented in the book are both from 35000 feet and at the landing level suitable for enterprise strategists as well as technical and tactical workforce.

World-Class Advice.......2001-11-30

I was drawn to this book because I figured a big outfit like Cap Gemini Ernst & Young must have learned a lot, probably the hard way, showing clients how to build a wireless infrastructure that turns profits. And it turns out that's just what I found here. There are lots of examples in this book, ones from the best consultants in the world, that I can use with my own clients.

Impressive and Highly Relevant.......2001-11-27

I was doing research for our company's wireless project and came across this book. The chapters on wireless in the supply chain were excellent and highly relevant to my project. I wish I had known about them before I presented my findings to my colleagues. Either way, the book will serve as an excellent reference for my project.

Great Reference Book.......2001-11-20

What I most liked about this book was the approach they used to provide business justification for technological decisions. It provides the approach necessary to avoid purchasing the wrong technology for the wrong reasons, ie: purchase it because it was featured in the latest tech magazine as the coolest technology when it really is a poor fit to our requirements.

This is a good read and a must buy.

mCommerce architecture explained from the field.......2001-11-20

This book pulls together a number of sources from across the globe and gives an in depth explanations of a number of wireless architectures. It not only explaines key featuers of those architectures but also provides case studies which put them into context. Great for the budding and the experienced architect!

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Entrepreneurs need capital to finance their businesses and make strategic moves into new markets. But traditional capital sources, such as local banks, often practice outdated lending criteria that can put the brakes on exciting business opportunities. Thanks to the Internet, companies both large and small now have a whole new source of financial alternatives. How to Find Money Online saves the entrepreneur hours of web research by listing hundreds of online sites for the entire range of business financing, from venture capital to credit lines. Each entry features contact information, fees, application requirements, and a site rating system. How to Find Money Online also helps entrepreneurs analyze the best sites for their unique needs. This time-saving guide includes representative costs and lending requirements that compare and contrast various capital alternatives.

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How to Find Money Online saves the entrepreneur hours of web research by listing hundreds of online sites for the entire range of business financing, from venture capital to credit lines. Each entry features contact information, fees, application requirements, and a site rating system.

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Turn to this Insider Guide to learn about the latest developments at top financial services firms, from A.G. Edwards and American Express to UBS and Wells Fargo; recent milestones from awards and honors to acquisitions and personnel changes; what company insiders say it's really like to work there; who's hiring and tips for landing a job there.

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If you're wild about numbers and money, finance may be the industry for you. And these days, you don't have to choose between working for a commercial bank, an investment bank, a brokerage firm, a credit card company, or a mutual fund company. One-stop-shops are in, and that means a wealth of opportunity within a single institution. Mammoth conglomerates were formed during the high-flying bull market of the late 1990s, and they now offer every financial service for every client type, ranging from the individual to the institutional. And overall, being bigger is better. Having so many areas of business has helped soften the blow of the recent economic downturn.

This brand new guide is intended to cover more than just jobs in I-banking, since opportunities at 25 top financial services companies include a range of positions that extends well beyond that realm. That said, since many of the most attractive jobs at these firms for MBAs and undergrads are in the I-banking divisions, we have included a lot of that information as well.

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Customer Reviews:

A tough nut to crack!.......2003-04-10

But I still want to get into this industry if at all possible. I've been in management consulting for several years now and have a few friends in the financial services industry. most of them have weathered the storm, though of course there are a few who've been handed pink slips. Still, I'm told that if you've got the skills and experience, you can still snag a job at one of the top banks. That said, I bought this guide to give me a sampling of what firms are doing these days, whether they're coming out of the worst of it, and who really has the most promising long-term outlook. I'm now considering a few firms that I hadn't really thought of before as possibilities. So I consider it money well-spent to have purchased this guide as a means of widening my net and hopefully landing a job in this field.

Good Industry Coverage.......2003-02-20

This is a good guide for the financial services industry in general. The 25 firms covered include commercial banks, securities firms, investment banks, credit firms, brokerage firms, and some that encompass all of those services. It helped me narrow my career research to focus on the areas of the financial industry that I am most interested in, and which top firms I should apply to.

Getting the Inside Edge.......2003-02-20

This is definitely an industry i want to get into, despite all of the upheaval that's been going on in it. I appreciate that the guide doesn't hold any punches in terms of giving the real facts on what life is like at each of the firms and that times are still tough and will continue to be in this industry. that said, i'm hoping that the info i've learned from this guide and the specific Wetfeet company guides i've bought will gain me one of the very few and coveted openings at one of my top-three targeted firms.

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What more do you want from a book? With my daughter getting ready to go to college, I flipped immediately to the section on "Smart Bucks: Planning for College Online." There, the author laid out the whole process for me in detail and pointed out where I needed to go to on the web. Even though we don't qualify for financial aid, I found a student loan and a small grant! Next, I plan to tackle investments with the help of this practical guide. This book is not just a collection of websites, as naysayers have complained. It shows you the financial reasoning behind your web searches, something no search engine will ever do. Thank you, Ms. Sindell. Enthusiastically recommended.

A Solid Source of Information.......2005-02-22

"Managing Your Money Online for Dummies" is an excellent book because it covers all the online money management topics that aren't taught in school. I discovered many no cost (or low cost) online financial tools and resources to give myself an online financial makeover that's saving me lots of $$$ each month. Additionally, I now have a good idea of how the Internet can help me make my money work hard than ever before.

I really liked the way this book is organized. The format made it easy to go back and reference important points.

Save Time and Money by Managing Your Finances Online.......2004-10-29

'Managing Your Money Online For Dummies' is ideal for all Internet users who want to maximize their personal wealth by making each and every dollar count. Get expert advice on how to make routine financial tasks more convenient. Save time by taking advantage of the 24 / 7 convenience of online banking, bill paying, calculators and worksheets. Develop more knowledge by becoming skilled at using the Net for improved budgeting, financial planning and protecting your assets. Discover how you can use the Internet to plan for expected and unexpected life events (for example, buying the home of your dreams, planning for your comfortable retirement and college). Find out how you can save money by using online comparison resources and tools for large purchases. Avoid frauds by understanding how to protect your personal financial information. Discover how you can recognize potential online swindles, shams, and deceptions. To sum it up, 'Managing Your Money Online For Dummies' shows you how to get more from what you already have and how to reach your financial goals without penny pinching or giving up luxuries.

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In all traditional societies, Adshead says, salt was a key commodity, intimately related to politics, fiscal policy, and economic structure. In The Modernization of the Chinese Salt Administration, Adshead studies the modernization process in China by examining the development of the salt administration—an institution that is not only characteristic of many societies generally but is also peculiarly Chinese in its sophistication and historical antecedents. The author also analyzes the respective roles of Chinese and foreigners as co-modernizers, noting the advantages and difficulties this cooperation involved.

The central figure of the era was Sir Richard Dane, founder of the foreign gabelle and chief inspector of the salt administration, 1913–1918, whose role in the introduction of modern administrative methods to China entitles him to a place among the leading figures of European imperialism in China. Adshead gives equal attention, however, to Dane's Chinese rivals and colleagues as well as to the emergence of modern administrative concepts from Chinese expertise. He shows how a convergence of European and Chinese ideas and close collaboration between European and Chinese administrators produced a thorough reconstruction of a long-established institution.

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