Anticipations by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title Anticipations
Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought
Note Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Locomotion in the twentieth century -- The probable diffusion of great cities -- Developing social elements -- Certain social reactions -- The life-history of democracy -- War in the twentieth century -- The conflict of languages -- The larger synthesis -- Faith, morals, and public policy in the twentieth century.
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Summary "Anticipations" by H. G. Wells is a speculative analysis written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of forecasts regarding the future of human life and society influenced by the advancement of mechanical and scientific progress. Wells emphasizes the changes that are likely to occur in the realms of locomotion, urbanization, and social structure, reflecting on how these trends will shape the experience of everyday life in the coming century. The opening of "Anticipations" introduces the premise of the book as a thoughtful examination of the evolution of transportation and its broader implications on societal transformations. Wells begins by discussing the past evolution and future potential of land locomotion, asserting that advances in transit not only facilitate personal travel but also profoundly influence political, military, and economic dynamics. He presents a historical overview of the steam locomotive's development, highlighting how past transportation innovations led to significant societal changes, and then transitions into speculating about future forms of transit, such as motor vehicles and specialized transport systems, which will reshape urban environments as populations expand and evolve into more interconnected urban regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Subject Civilization
Subject Twentieth century -- Forecasts
Subject Communication and traffic
Subject Social prediction
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EBook-No. 19229
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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