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Making Sense of the Future
Making Sense of the Future
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This textbook offers a comprehensive and historically grounded approach to future studies, engaging with current topics and covering a broad range of questions and topics through the strategy of backcasting.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 03 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This textbook offers students a comprehensive and historically grounded approach to future studies, with a broad interdisciplinary focus that logically and coherently addresses the complex issues involved in thinking about the future. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it an ideal resource for courses in this field.
The importance of future studies has never been greater, particularly in the current context. The volume engages with the pressing concerns and topics that are on the minds of individuals worldwide. It offers a unique perspective on future studies, combining a broad interdisciplinary approach with a strong historical foundation. While many other books in the field focus on specific questions or topics, this volume covers a broader range of issues and questions, engaging wholeheartedly with the strategy of backcasting as a means of turning ideal futures into reality.
The textbook is organized into five chapters, each covering a different aspect of future studies. The first chapter provides an introduction to the field and discusses the key concepts and methodologies used in future studies. The second chapter explores the historical background of future studies and how it has evolved over time. The third chapter examines the role of imagination and creativity in shaping the future. The fourth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities posed by emerging technologies and their impact on society. The fifth chapter examines the role of individuals and societies in creating the future and discusses the importance of resilience, adaptability, and collaboration.
Throughout the volume, the authors draw on a wide range of sources and examples to illustrate their points and provide students with a rich and engaging learning experience. The text is supplemented with case studies, exercises, and discussion questions to help students apply the concepts and theories discussed in the book to real-world situations.
In conclusion, this textbook offers students a comprehensive and historically grounded approach to future studies, with a broad interdisciplinary focus that logically and coherently addresses the complex issues involved in thinking about the future. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it an ideal resource for courses in this field. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional interested in understanding the future, this book will provide you with valuable insights and perspectives.
\n Weight: 328g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032033488\n \n
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