Chapter 4. The Future as a Discipline and the Future of the Disciplines

  1. G. E. W. Wolstenholme Organizer,
  2. Maeve O'Connor
  1. Alexander King

Published Online: 30 MAY 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470720189.ch4

Book Title

Ciba Foundation Symposium 36 - The Future as an Academic Discipline

Ciba Foundation Symposium 36 - The Future as an Academic Discipline

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How to Cite

King, A. (2008) The Future as a Discipline and the Future of the Disciplines, in Ciba Foundation Symposium 36 - The Future as an Academic Discipline (eds G. E. W. Wolstenholme and M. O'Connor), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470720189.ch4

Author Information

  1. International Federation of Institutes of Advanced Study, Paris

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 30 MAY 2008
  2. Published Print: 1 JAN 1975

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9789021940403

Online ISBN: 9780470720189

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Keywords:

  • policy planning;
  • old testament prophets;
  • human needs;
  • National Policies;
  • intuitive feelings

Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • Reasons for the New Interest in the Future

  • Categories of Futures Studies

  • The Futures Approach in Science and Technology

  • The Institution of Futures Studies

  • Is Futures Research a Suitable Subject for Academia?

  • Are Disciplines Really Necessary?

  • Discussion

  • References Cited

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