Compare And Contrast Leslie White And Alvin Toffler

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Evolution is a hot topic especially in the science and technology world. The three people that have had quite the impact with their opinions: Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler. Lenski is a sociologist who believes civilization and technological progress go hand in hand. White happens to be an anthropologist who focuses on the energy factor of human evolution. Toffler is a man of many tricks such as he is a journalist, a social critic, and a futurist. He believes that society developed in three stages: agrarian, industrial, and postindustrial. All three individuals have different occupations and views on evolution, although they all have the same focus which is evolution.
Information happens to be Lenskis’ key to human progress.

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