An Introduction to Technological Forecasting
1st Edition
Published on 27. March 2018
Book
Hardback
116 pages
978-0-8153-6487-0 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1972 this book examines technological forecasting and assesses its merits and limitations and possible uses for society, government, industry and the military. Although technological forecasting was in its infancy when this book was originally published, it has now become part of mainstream social and economic planning.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8153-6487-0 (9780815364870)
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Content
1. A Methodological preface to Technological Forecasting 2. Forecasting the Progress of Technology 3. Delphi 4. How to Plot a Breakthrough 5. Technological Forecasting and Space Exploration 6. Technological Forecasting for the Military Manager 7. Industrial Implications of Technological Forecasting 8. Prospects of Technological Progress 9. The Triumph of Technology: 'Can' Implies 'Ought' 10. Thinking About Future Social Development 11. Futurism: Elitist or Democratic?