Time Bomb 2000 has become a world-wide bestseller because it doesn't just tell you that there's a Y2K crisis on the way: it spells out how to evaluate your personal risks -- and what you can do about them. As the crunch draws closer, this new edition is essential reading for everyone. Based on the absolute latest information, you'll learn what problems are likely to occur, how they will impact individuals and society, and what you can do to prepare. You'll find updated coverage of virtually every major aspect of society, including communications, power distribution, transportation, finance, travel, medicine, social services, education and employment - with expert assessments of the probabilities -- and consequences -- of failure. Best of all, you'll also find practical contingency plans and fallback positions if the worst happens.
Edward Yourdon is Chairman of the Cutter Consortium research organization, and developer of software engineering methodologies used by thousands of companies worldwide. He is author of 25 computer books, including Rise and Resurrection of the American Programmer, and several other Prentice Hall PTR bestsellers. Jennifer Yourdon has worked in research on Wall Street for five years, and is currently employed by a major investment bank. She lives in New York City.