The Study of the Future: An Introduction to the Art and Science of Understanding and Shaping Tomorrow's WorldEdward Cornish Transaction Publishers, 1. jan. 1977 - 307 sider This unique reference work - the companion volume to The Study of the Future- is designed to make the tools of future studies accessible to the general public as well as to professional futurists. Here for the first time in a single, convenient format are the organizations, individuals, books and periodicals, current research projects, educational programs, films, audio-tapes, and other resources that can help anyone concerned with exploring alternatives for the future. |
Indhold
Realities and Bugaboos | 21 |
The Shape of Things to Come | 40 |
The Discovery of the Future | 51 |
How the Future Became Foreboding | 68 |
A New Attitude Toward the Future | 78 |
Basic Principles of Futurism | 93 |
Methods for Studying the Future | 103 |
Futurists and Their Ideas | 127 |
Futuristics in Practice With Case Histories | 188 |
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The Study of the Future: An Introduction to the Art and Science of ... Edward Cornish Ingen forhåndsvisning - 1977 |
Almindelige termer og sætninger
20th century ahead Alvin Toffler Anticipatory Democracy Asimov atomic basic become believe Bell Bertrand de Jouvenel Center civilization Clarke concept create crisis culture decision-making decisions Delphi developed economic energy environment experience exploration fiction Future Shock future studies future-oriented futurists futurology global goals growth happen Harman Herman Kahn human ideas increasing increasingly industry interest John McHale Jouvenel Jungk living long-range major mankind McHale Mead ment modern nations nuclear Olaf Helmer optimistic organizations past planners planning political pollution population possible Prediction present problems progress published quote Robert Jungk role says scenario scholars scientific scientists Seaborg social suggests technique Technological Forecasting tion today's Toffler Tomorrow trends ture United University utopia Warren Wagar Washington World Future Society World War II writing York
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