The optimist's telescope : thinking ahead in a reckless age
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New York : Riverhead Books, 2019.
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Rapid City Public Library - Business & Economics - Adult
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 153.83 VEN
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Published
New York : Riverhead Books, 2019.
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xvi, 318 pages ; 24 cm
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-307) and index.
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A former journalist and senior adviser in the Obama administration draws from her own experience, the stories she has reported from around the world, and research in biology, psychology, economics, archaeology, and beyond to identify the best ways to make decisions that benefit people over time.
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Instant gratification is the norm today; it's easy to avoid thinking ahead. But the consequences of this immediacy are stark: Superbugs spawned by the overuse of antibiotics endanger our health. Companies that fail to invest stagnate and fall behind. Hurricanes and wildfires turn deadly for communities that could have taken more precaution. Venkataraman helped communities and businesses prepare for climate change, and she learned firsthand why people don't think ahead-- and what can be done to change that. Her book is brimming with the ideas and insights all of us need in order to forge a better future. -- adapted from jacket

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Venkataraman, B. (2019). The optimist's telescope: thinking ahead in a reckless age . Riverhead Books.

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

Venkataraman, Bina. 2019. The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age. Riverhead Books.

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

Venkataraman, Bina. The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age Riverhead Books, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Venkataraman, Bina. The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age Riverhead Books, 2019.

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