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.
Edited by:
Joseph P. Martino Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United States Volume: 31 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780815364870 ISBN 10: 0815364873 Series:Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology Pages: 116 Publication Date:27 March 2018 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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?