From a civilizational perspective, the existence of information itself can be traced back to the earliest stages of civilization. However, the large-scale development of devices for the transmission, processing, and storage of information is not so old. What characterizes the modern era is the explosive expansion of these information-related devices. As a result, a new era is now about to begin. — From the text This book was published in 1988, Showa 63. It was written around 1966-1971. It's a book that foresaw the computer age of modern Reiwa around 1970. What did the author, who foresaw the future in the past, see? And how would the author feel when faced with such an era? This is a thought-provoking book. Through this work, which foresaw the future, what is necessary to foresee the future may be hidden within the work, don't you think? Please read it! P.S. This work is sometimes seen in paperback, but it's rare to see it in hardcover, so why not take this rare copy in your hands on this occasion? "The Civilization of Information" Tadao Umesao Price: ¥1,500