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Futurology Techniques And Applications

S. A. Abbasi

出版	Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Limited, 1994-01-01
ISBN	81714127269788171412723
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=qvFCPgAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋

A concern for future has always dominated human existence, and continues to do so. Similarly, a fear of the unknown has always been a part of the human psyche. Therefore, future has always inspired curiosity as well as fear. Futurology is a logical outcome of man s obsession with future, and has emerged as a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary science to help us in studying future. To this end it freely utilises the techniques and tools of basic sciences, applied sciences, and humanities. Contents: Future-Scan, Perspective Planning and Technology Forecasting, Defining Futurology, Forecasting Techniques, Environmental Projects for the Next Century: Implications for Long-term Policy and Research Strategies, The Theory of White Elephants: A Rational Choice Explanation of Policy Failures, Diffusion Models for Technology Forecasting, What We have Learnt About Forecasting and Planning, Perspectives for Ecology Education A Forecasting Study, Growth Forecasting and Environmental Management of a Thermal Power Plant, Energy Forecasting Diagnosing Failures and Examining Criteria for the Future.