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Fourth Turning : What the Cycles of History Tell Us about America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny by Neil Howe and William Strauss (1997, Trade Paperback)

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Explore the cyclical patterns of history with “The Fourth Turning: What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny” by William Strauss and Neil Howe. This book is brand new and in pristine condition. Key Features: • Format: Trade Paperback • Condition: Brand new, never read • Authors: William Strauss and Neil Howe • Publisher: Crown Publishing Group • ISBN: 9780767900461

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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100767900464
ISBN-139780767900461
eBay Product ID (ePID)617894

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Book TitleFourth Turning : What the Cycles of History Tell Us about America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSociology / General, History & Theory, American Government / General, United States / General
Publication Year1997
FeaturesReprint
GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, History
AuthorNeil Howe, William Strauss
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight15.7 Oz
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Reviews"I put down The Fourth Turning with a mixture of terror and excitement. . . . If Strauss and Howe are right, they will take their place among the great American prophets." --David Kaiser, The Boston Globe "One of the best efforts to give us an integrated vision of where we are going." -- The Wall Street Journal "A startling vision of what the cycles of history predict for the future." --USA Weekend, "I put down The Fourth Turning with a mixture of terror and excitement....If Strauss and Howe are right, they will take their place among the great American prophets." --David Kaiser, Boston Globe "One of the best efforts to give us an integrated vision of where we are going." --Wall Street Journal "A startling vision of what the cycles of history predict for the future." --USA Weekend, "I put downThe Fourth Turningwith a mixture of terror and excitement....If Strauss and Howe are right, they will take their place among the great American prophets." --David Kaiser,Boston Globe "One of the best efforts to give us an integrated vision of where we are going." --Wall Street Journal "A startling vision of what the cycles of history predict for the future." --USA Weekend
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SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER - Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheaval--with deep insights into the roles that Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials have to play--now with a new preface by Neil Howe. First comes a High, a period of confident expansion. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion. Then comes an Unraveling, in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis--the Fourth Turning--when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. William Strauss and Neil Howe will change the way you see the world--and your place in it. With blazing originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future. Most remarkably, it offers an utterly persuasive prophecy about how America's past will predict what comes next. Strauss and Howe base this vision on a provocative theory of American history. The authors look back five hundred years and uncover a distinct pattern: Modern history moves in cycles, each one lasting about the length of a long human life, each composed of four twenty-year eras--or "turnings"--that comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. Illustrating this cycle through a brilliant analysis of the post-World War II period, The Fourth Turning offers bold predictions about how all of us can prepare, individually and collectively, for this rendezvous with destiny., NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheaval-with deep insights into the roles that Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials have to play-now with a new preface by Neil Howe. "One of the best efforts to give us an integrated vision of where we are going."- The Wall Street Journal First comes a High, a period of confident expansion. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion. Then comes an Unraveling, in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis-the Fourth Turning-when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. William Strauss and Neil Howe will change the way you see the world-and your place in it. With blazing originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future. Most remarkably, it offers an utterly persuasive prophecy about how America's past will predict what comes next. Strauss and Howe base this vision on a provocative theory of American history. The authors look back five hundred years and uncover a distinct pattern- Modern history moves in cycles, each one lasting about the length of a long human life, each composed of four twenty-year eras-or "turnings"-that comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. Illustrating this cycle through a brilliant analysis of the post-World War II period, The Fourth Turning offers bold predictions about how all of us can prepare, individually and collectively, for this rendezvous with destiny., "A startling vision of what the cycles of history predict for the future." -- USA Weekend This astonishing book will change the way you see the world--and your place in it. With startling originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future. Most remarkably, it offers an utterly persuasive prophecy about how America's past will predict its future. William Strauss and Neil Howe base this vision on a provocative theory of American history. The authors look back five hundred years and uncover a distinct pattern: Modern history moves in cycles, each one lasting about the length of a long human life, each composed of four eras--or "turnings"--that last about twenty years and that always arrive in the same order. First comes a High, a period of confident expansion as a new order takes root after the old has been swept away. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion against the now-established order. Then comes an Unraveling, an increasingly troubled era in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis--the Fourth Turning--when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. Together, the four turnings comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. Strauss and Howe locate 1990s America as midway through an Unraveling, putting us currently in the era of Crisis. In a brilliant analysis of the post-World War II period, they show how generational dynamics are the key to understanding the cycles of American history. They draw vivid portraits of all the modern generations: the can-do G.I.s, the mediating Silent, the values-absorbed Boomers, the pragmatic 13ers, and the Millennials. Placed in the context of history's long rhythms, the persona and role of each generation become clear--as does the inevitability of a Crisis. Whatever your stage of life, The Fourth Turning offers bold predictions about how all of us can prepare, individually and collectively, for America's next rendezvous with destiny.
LC Classification NumberE839.S84 1997

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  • by xthumpx
    06 Jul, 2021Most favourable review

    Society is cyclical, and it always has been

    Truly eye opening, an explanation of who we are, amd where we're headed. Written in 1997 this book accurately predicts what is happening in American society 14 years later.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by raplk
    03 Nov, 2016Most critical review

    Ignores Vietnam Generation

    This book requires the reader to take a leap of faith. It is way too general to be of any use other than a speculation. The author's dislike for the baby boomer generation is obvious, as he points out how selfish and greedy they are. HOWEVER, the authors conveniently overlook the service of many in the Vietnam War, and the betrayal by friends and government upon returning. This book is heavy on speculation, a smattering of facts, and half of the book is setting up the thesis (history, events, are cyclical). It is a laborious read, and you'd be better off just reading about the various eras in separate books with more depth.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by guy6694
    26 Jan, 2021

    A fundamental change in the US is taking place now.

    A historical summary of the phases of change for about each hundred years in the US. At each final (fourth) turning deep serious changes take place. Listen to the current news and the "prophecy" is taking place & coming true.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by jurgen001
    05 Jun, 2024

    A nice, clean copy! Item as described. Packed well/sent timely. Would highly, highly recommend!

    A nice, clean copy! Item as described. Packed well/sent timely. Would highly, highly recommend!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by casadebro-mama
    15 Apr, 2024

    Item came in good quality and in good timing, thank you!

    Item came in good quality and in good timing, thank you!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by wontonmoore
    03 Oct, 2021

    Well worth the time to read.

    This book predicted what has happened in the US in the last 20+ years. Fascinating read!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by swalk1963
    22 Jul, 2022

    Enlightening Read Shedding Light on Current Events

    Have been hearing references to this book for several years. Finally, I took the time to look it up and purchase it. It is well worth the read. Interesting take on the cyclical nature of history with an emphasis on the American story. It is really enlightening and lends an interesting take on the times we currently live in. Written in 1997, it is amazingly prophetical to events in 2022.

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  • by cahoover
    27 Jan, 2021

    Excellent trader, excellent product, thanks!

    Bought the book or a friend, I read it yrs ago and think everyone should. It's a very telling set of facts that explain why we're where we are as a society.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by katebuysthis
    19 Jul, 2016

    Eyeopener

    To everything there is a season...which is the basis for The Fourth Turning. History has cycles...centuries...and the more things change the more they remain the same. Read this. Not a trip to the beach read, but important

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by ca.cha1
    15 May, 2020

    The Future predicted.

    I'm a quarter of the way through the book. It's amazing how the authors predicted the current situation.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

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