Questions About The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy—What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny

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Can someone who has read this book please tell me whether this book is as America-centric as it sounds from the description? Thanks

prithvi karthikeyan Yes it is completely America-centric.

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This book was published in 1997, over 20 years ago. Do the author's characterizations of history's cycles still seem valid today?

Tamara Wilhite Yes, they do.
We had crises like the Great Recession within 2 years of his 2005 estimate, and that's not including the Arab Spring and de facto World …moreYes, they do.
We had crises like the Great Recession within 2 years of his 2005 estimate, and that's not including the Arab Spring and de facto World War 3 in the Middle East. (Iraq invasion, Afghanistan).
You want social unraveling and a "turning"? See social justice jihadis tearing down everyone who doesn't comply (cancel culture), they are the footsoldiers of Baby Boomers in power. When does he expect that to hit? 2020-2025. That's NOW.(less)

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What does it say about nuclear weapons?]

Lucydad Not much, except they are existential threat either in a major war, or as terrorist act. But, we knew that, didn't we?…moreNot much, except they are existential threat either in a major war, or as terrorist act. But, we knew that, didn't we?(less)

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