Ted C. Fishman

Ted C. Fishman is a veteran journalist and essayist. His latest book, Shock of Gray, The Aging of the World’s Population and How it Pits Young Against Old, Child Against Parent, Worker Against Boss, Company Against Rival, and Nation Against Nation looks at how the aging of the world propels globalization, redefines nearly every important relationship we have and changes life for everyone young and old. Shock of Gray is rich in stories and analysis on what an aging world means for us all.

Fishman is also author of the international bestseller, China, Inc. His writing appears in many of the world’s most prominent journals, including The New York Times, USA Today, Money, Harper’s Magazine, Esquire, National Geographic, and The Sunday Times (London). He also appears frequently on national and international news and public affairs programs.

As a speaker, Ted addresses audiences around the world. A graduate of Princeton, he lives in Chicago.