Atlas of the Future: Discover What Lies in Store for Our World in the 21st Century and Beyond

by Ian Pearson (Editor)

Where are we headed as we enter the third millennium? The Atlas of the Future provides a unique and authoritative perspective on the shape of the world to come. Full-color maps and graphics present in a clear and accessible format the latest thinking on what the future holds for the human race. Drawing on the most up-to-date research, an international team of leading analysts predicts the worldwide developments in such diverse topics The Atlas of the Future will prove fascinating reading for all those with an interest in understanding today's world and preparing for tomorrow's. Visit us online at www.mgr.com

Genres: Reference

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Derrick Trimble · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in 1999 shortly after it was published in 1998. I thought I would read it again to measure where we are today. Mostly, I was keen to review which global conflicts were projected. I was always a bit surprised to read that the USA and Europe would be in armed conflict by 2050, but with the current global political structure, that seems all too real now.

One area I found even more interesting is in regard to populations. For instance, the UK was projected to increase to 54 million by 2050, but as of December 2025 the population is 69 million. That is a 15 million increase with 25 years to spare on the projection. That is a 27.8% increase. The Atlas projected a decline of 4 million from '95 to 2050.

To put it simply, the current UK projection for 2050 is 75.5 million. That is a full 39.8% increase from the 1997 projection of 54 million. Does it make me question the Atlas' projections? No. What it does do is make one (me) ask is "Why are some projections so far off?"