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Alvin Toffler
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Toffler in 2006
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| Born | October 3, 1928 |
| Died | June 27, 2016 (aged 87) Los Angeles, United States
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University (BA) |
| Occupation | Futurist, author, journalist, educator |
| Known for | Future Shock, The Third Wave, Powershift |
| Spouse(s) | Adelaide Elizabeth "Heidi" (Farrell) Toffler |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Multiple honorary doctorates, McKinsey Foundation Book Award, Officier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres |
Alvin Toffler (October 4, 1928 – June 27, 2016) was an American writer and futurist. He was known for his works discussing modern technologies, including the digital revolution and the communication revolution, with emphasis on their effects on cultures worldwide.
Toffler was an associate editor of Fortune magazine. In his early works he focused on technology and its impact, which he termed "information overload." In 1970 his first major book about the future, Future Shock, became a worldwide best-seller and has sold over 6 million copies.
Toffler died in his sleep on June 27, 2016, at his home in Los Angeles, aged 87.