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Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow’s Big Changes. By Mark J. Penn and E. Kinney Zalesne. Twelve.

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Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow’s Big Changes. By Mark J. Penn and E. Kinney Zalesne. Twelve.

In 1982, readers discovered Megatrends. In 2000, The Tipping Point entered the lexicon. Now, in Microtrends, one of the most respected and sought-after analysts in the world articulates a new way of understanding how we live. Mark Penn, the man who identified “Soccer Moms” as a crucial constituency in President Clinton’s 1996 reelection campaign, is known for his ability to detect relatively small patterns of behavior in our culture — microtrends that are wielding great influence on business, politics, and our personal lives. Only one percent of the public, or three million people, is enough to launch a business or social movement. Relying on some of the best data available, Penn identifies more than 70 microtrends in religion, leisure, politics, and family life that are changing the way we live.

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