Professor Thurow once again demonstrates his insights into the global economy and a genius for pithy explanation in this masterful analysis of how the falling of Communism is leading, as inexorably as Continental Drift, to a new form of Capitalism. He identifies the challenges -- and opportunities -- in the shape-shifting of the world economy. His analyses of the rise of the capital of brainpower over traditional physical capital will be of especial interest to Internet users such as yourself. But the entire book is essential reading to anyone interested in our socioeconomic future. Highly recommended!Recognized around the world for his views and analysis of the global economy, Lester Thurow presents a provocative look at the future of capitalism. In this New York Times Bestseller, he identifies the many factors responsible for the enormous changes occurring around the globe: the rise of man-made brain-power industries, changing demographics, the impact of a global economy, the lack of a dominant world leader, and the conversion of the communist world to capitalism. With this knowledge, and asserting that the future holds great opportunity for those equipped to weather the storm of change, Thurow helps to chart a course for survival and success in the 21st century.