Tipping Points as evidenced in global events are, in many ways,
influenced by media. This just released, ground-breaking book
GLOBAL EVENTS: TIPPING POINTS by Dr Philip Gordon, Ph.D, details
three case studies which were selected on the basis of common
Tipping Point Attributes. Each involved media contagiousness and
stickiness during their development and each arrived at a "dramatic
moment in time," which could be characterized by the phenomenon of
Tipping Points. Recent GLOBAL EVENTS: TIPPING POINTS Case Studies:
The 2008 Presidential Campaign of Barack Obama was chosen to
examine a narrower scope and timeframe for the application of the
analysis. The International Financial Crisis of 2007-2010, involves
a broader data study period to identify trends and more complex
issues. And the Climate Change study is included for consideration
as the research and analysis revealed critical relationships
between media impact and global events. As the issue of Climate
Change is still evolving, Dr Gordon provides a Global Events:
Tipping Point Theory methodology for analyzing and predicting our
planets' most pressing global issue. Dr Philip Gordon, Ph.D was
awarded his doctorate (with high honors) from the Centre d'Etudes
Diplomatiques et Strategiques (CEDS) Paris, France and graduated
with his masters while on a full fellowship from Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, Maryland. He currently lives in Burgundy,
France with his wife and two sons. Review Comments: "The genius of
the formulation of GLOBAL EVENTS: TIPPING POINTS is that it takes
explicit account of the role of social media and the internet at
facilitating bifurcations and promoting dynamical instability. In
effect, we have trimmed a few feet of tail off the kite. As a
reader, I was informed and educated as to the factors which
conspire to influence stability / instability in complex social
systems. ...the book does a good job of making sense of past
bifurcations and dynamical instabilities, namely political
instability, our perception of global climate change, and
international economic crises ... my compliments on a truly
insightful Global Events: Tipping Points." - Prof. Dr. (med.) Peter
S. Geissler, A.B., B.S., M.S., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Yale) M.A., M.Eng.,
M.S., Ph.D., M.S., M.D., M.Phil.(Cantab) "The application of the
tipping point theory to media and global events, particularly,
Global Events: Tipping Points...the financial crisis and climate
change), is a fascinating one." - Dr. Serge Besanger, PhD Expert,
International Monetary Fund ..".very interesting application (of
the Tipping Point Theory)...potential opportunity for predicting
other global events, i.e.: Egyptian crisis and perhaps, even
terrorism activities." - Dr. Adam AJLANI, PhD Professor, Sciences
Politic and Political Consultant, France TV1 ..".a mass undertaking
(very motivated) of how (we) as a society can become aware of
future global events, particularly Climate Change. Excellent " -
Dr. Derek EL ZEIN, PhD Professor, Avocat, Expert: Communications "A
truly fascinating book that (teaches) a whole new way of thinking
about major events and how the media can influence them. Being a
political junkie I was heavily into the media coverage of the 2008
Obama election and the global financial meltdown both via TV and
the blogosphere. I now find myself looking for the tipping points
and stickiness factors as other key events unfold. Usually, I have
trouble reading theoretical books but this one was an easy read and
if you want supporting data then the references are there. This
could become a solid reference for those in the media who truly
want to understand what they are reporting. Highly recommended and
I look forward to Dr. Gordon's ongoing analysis of (future)
events." - Dr. Ralph Moorhouse, PhD Political junkie, Expert:
natural polymers for industries
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