The economic history of California, from its earliest days through its emergence as an agricultural and economic giant, is examined with emphasis on the new entrepreneurial elite

A dramatic history of cities and of urban life ranges from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day, tracing the evolution of the city from its religious roots in antiquity, to the rise of the classical city and later commercial city-empires, to the industrial urban environment, to the post-industrial, suburban environment of the present day. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.

One of the nation's great forecasters of business and public policy trends takes a candid look at the digital revolution and discusses how it will effect the way we live, work, and play. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Visionary social thinker Joel Kotkin looks ahead to America in 2050, revealing how the addition of one hundred million Americans by midcentury will transform how we all live, work, and prosper. In stark contrast to the rest of the world's advanced nations, the United States is growing at a record rate and, according to census projections, will be home to four hundred million Americans by 2050...read more

Argues that the future of American business in the Far East lies in building partnerships with the growing Asian economies

Traces the link between ethnicity and business success, examines the significance of ethnic ties and 'tribalism' in the international business community, and explains how today's tribes must adapt to the new information-based global economy