The Futurist
“[This]…exploration of the social and environmental opportunities of the new economy draws together leading thinkers from business…” –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Shanker Trivedi, Sun Microsystems
“An inspiring collection. “Digital Futures” offers a template for corporate responsibility in the digital age.” –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Community Affairs
“The impossible has occurred; an enjoyable book has been put together about the e-revolution and the dot com economy.” –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Book Description
Beyond the hype about dot-coms, WAP phones and dot-com entrepreneurs, what impacts will e-commerce have on society? How will it affect jobs and local communities? What will it mean for energy use, transport and the future shape of our cities? How can we ensure that everyone enjoys the benefits of the new digital technologies?

With contributions from leading researchers at many of Britain's most influential think-tanks, this book is a groundbreaking exploration of the social and environmental impacts and opportunities of e-commerce.

This is an essential book for anyone - from CEO to consumer- who wants to understand the impact of the new economy on our environment.

About the Author
James Wilsdon is Senior Policy Advisor for Forum for the Future.