The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Un

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang From entrepreneur Andrew Yang, the founder of Venture for America, an eye-opening look at how new technologies are erasing millions of jobs before our eyes-and a rallying cry for the urgent steps America must take, including Universal Basic Income, to stabilize our economy--now available in paperback. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The shift toward automation is about to create a tsunami of unemployment. Not in the distant future--now. One recent estimate predicts 13 million American workers will lose their jobs within the next seven years-jobs that wont be replaced. In a future marked by restlessness and chronic unemployment, what will happen to American society?In The War on Normal People, Andrew Yang paints a dire portrait of the American economy. Rapidly advancing technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and automation software are making millions of Americans livelihoods irrelevant. The consequences are these trends are already being felt across our communities in the form of political unrest, drug use, and other social ills. The future looks dire-but is it unavoidable?In The War on Normal People, Yang imagines a different future -- one in which having a job is distinct from the capacity to prosper and seek fulfillment. At this visions core is Universal Basic Income, the concept of providing all citizens with a guaranteed income-and one that is rapidly gaining popularity among forward-thinking politicians and economists. Yang proposes that UBI is an essential step toward a new, more durable kind of economy, one he calls "human capitalism." Author Biography Andrew Yang is the founder of Venture for America, a major non-profit that places top college graduates in start-ups for two years in emerging U.S. cities to generate job growth and train the next generation of entrepreneurs. Yang has been the CEO, co-founder or executive at a number of technology and education companies. Yang was named a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship and a Champion of Change by the White House and one of Fast Companys "100 Most Creative People in Business." He was also named to the National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce. A major documentary with an Oscar-winning director, Generation Startup, featuring Yang and Venture for America, was released in Fall 2016 and is available on Netflix and other streaming platforms. He is a graduate of Columbia Law, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, James Kent Scholar and winner of the Class of 1912 Prize, and Brown University where he graduated with degrees in Economics and Political Science. Review "A sobering portrait of a crumbling polity . . . [and] a provocative work of social criticism."--Kirkus Reviews"America desperately needs a wake-up call. This book will open your eyes to the ongoing effects of automation. Fortunately, aside from knowing full well the many challenges we face, Andrew Yang has a firm grasp of the solutions, most especially our need for Universal Basic Income. Read this book and hear the urgent call for abundance over scarcity, and humanity over abject madness. The clock is ticking."--Scott Santens, Director, U.S. Basic Income Guarantee Network"Andrew Yang is one of those rare visionaries who puts dreams into action. The War on Normal People is both a clear-eyed look at the depths of our social and economic problems and an innovative roadmap toward a better future."--Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global"Andrew Yang writes with passion and conviction, offering astute analysis--as well as a hopeful solution--for the looming challenge that may well define the coming decades: How can we ensure broad-based prosperity in a future where labor-displacing technology becomes vastly more powerful?"--Martin Ford, NewYork Times bestselling author of Rise of the Robots"I found [The War on Normal People] fascinating and troubling."--Major Garrett, host of CBS News "The Takeout""In this powerful book, Andrew Yang highlights the urgent need to rewrite Americas social contract. In a call to arms that comes from both head and heart, Yang has made an important contribution to the debate about where America is headed and what we need to do about it."--Alec Ross, New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Industries of the Future"This book is a must read. Andrew Yang is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing our country the way only an entrepreneur can, but unlike most, he sees the big picture. Making money is good for you-but building a strong society and strong people is good for all of us. The topics Andrew addresses in this book arent about some dystopian future way down the road. These things are happening today, and every entrepreneur should read this book to understand the challenges of the next decade."--Daymond John, starof ABCs Shark Tank, bestselling author of The Power of Broke, andfounder of FUBU Long Description The shift toward automation is about to create a tsunami of unemployment. Not in the distant future--now. One recent estimate predicts 13 million American workers will lose their jobs within the next seven years-jobs that wont be replaced. In a future marked by restlessness and chronic unemployment, what will happen to American society?In The War on Normal People , Andrew Yang paints a dire portrait of the American economy. Rapidly advancing technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and automation software are making millions of Americans livelihoods irrelevant. The consequences are these trends are already being felt across our communities in the form of political unrest, drug use, and other social ills. The future looks dire-but is it unavoidable?In The War on Normal People , Yang imagines a different future -- one in which having a job is distinct from the capacity to prosper and seek fulfillment. At this visions core is Universal Basic Income, the concept of providing all citizens with a guaranteed income-and one that is rapidly gaining popularity among forward-thinking politicians and economists. Yang proposes that UBI is an essential step toward a new, more durable kind of economy, one he calls "human capitalism." Review Quote "This book is amust read. Andrew Yang is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing ourcountry the way only an entrepreneur can, but unlike most, he sees the bigpicture. Making money is good for you-but building a strong society and strongpeople is good for all of us. The topics Andrew addresses in this book arentabout some dystopian future way down the road. These thingsare happening today, and every entrepreneur should read this book tounderstand the challenges of the next decade."-- Daymond John, starof ABCs Shark Tank, bestselling author of The Power of Broke, andfounder of FUBU Promotional "Headline" From entrepreneur Andrew Yang, the founder of Venture for America, an eye-opening look at how new technologies are erasing millions of jobs before our eyes-and a rallying cry for the urgent steps America must take, including Universal Basic Income, to stabilize our economy--now available in paperback. Details ISBN0316414212 Author Andrew Yang Pages 304 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Year 2019 ISBN-10 0316414212 ISBN-13 9780316414210 Format Paperback Imprint Hachette Books Subtitle The Truth About Americas Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future Country of Publication United States DEWEY 331.23 Short Title The War on Normal People Language English US Release Date 2019-04-25 Publication Date 2019-04-25 UK Release Date 2019-04-25 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2019-05-27 AU Release Date 2019-05-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:123674742;

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