Download or read book The Meaning of the 21st Century written by James Martin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned expert on the social and economic impact of technology and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated The Wireless Society explains how fast-developing technologies, broadening gaps between economic classes, and global extremism are posing difficult challenges in today's world, recommending greater environmental responsibility and possible scientific solutions. Reprint.