Making Sense of the Future

Making Sense of the Future integrates the latest thinking in Future Studies with the author's expertise in world history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, knowledge organization, and political activism. The book takes a systems approach that recognizes the complexity of our world. It begin...

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Main Author: Szostak, Rick (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2022
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