Social forecasting, future studies

The special issue of International Yearbook of Futurism Studies for 2015 will investigate the role of Futurism in the uvre of a number of Women artists and writers.

One of the Financial Times' Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist's Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.

A guide to the decline of the American empire for individuals, families and communities The United States is in steep decline.

Elegant and audacious possibilities that push the boundaries of contemporary environmentalism Dysfunctional cities, catastrophic climate change, ever-deepening distance from nature-today we see environmental disaster everywhere we look.

Experience the birth of the first support group for sexual minorities with developmental disabilities!

The sequel to Duane Elgin's bestselling classic Voluntary Simplicity, which changed the lives of thousands and was called the "e;bible"e; of the simplicity movement by the Wall Street Journal, Promise Ahead looks beneath the headlines to reveal the deeper currents now changing our lives.

Revelatory convey[s] the technical brilliance and political significance of an achievement that hides in plain sight TelegraphFrom satellites circling the Earth, to weather stations far out in the ocean, through some of the most ingenious minds and advanced algorithms at work today - In this gripping investigation, Andrew Blum takes us on a global journey.

What would a de-carbonised society be like?

It is difficult to imagine a world without the car, and yet that is exactly what Dennis and Urry set out to do in this provocative new book.

WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024ONE OF THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW SCIENTIST BEST SCIENCE BOOKS OF THE YEARGUARDIAN BEST SCIENCE AND NATURE BOOK 2024A HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST RELATED WORK 2024THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERTHE #2 MOST GIFTED BOOK IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMFrom the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlementEarth is not well.

#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER & INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA game-changing approach to marketing, sales, and advertising.

An imaginary, extended dialogue with Plato, Socrates, Spinoza and William James presents philosophical ideas that have never been more relevant for Western civilization.

*Winner of the Leadership Book of the Year 2024, as awarded by the UK's Institute of Leadership*A book that helps make sense of the megatrends playing out in the world today and, as a result, how individuals can future-proof their businesses and careers.

In 18 Beiträgen reflektieren die Autorinnen und Autoren über die Wirkung der Migrationsforschung der letzten zwei Jahrzehnte auf die Migrationspolitik Europas und der Schweiz.

Liberating Temporariness?

'A dazzling history of the future Hamish McRae has given us a tour de force' - Tim Harford_______________A bold and illuminating vision of the future, from one of Europe's foremost speakers on global trends in economics, business and societyWhat will the world look like in 2050?

A dictionary of social movements and alternatives for a future beyond economic growth, capitalism, and domination.

We've always dreamed of perfect places: Eden, heaven, Oz - places over the rainbow, beyond death and loss.

What existential threats does humanity face?

Mid-20th century America envisioned a wondrous future of comfort, convenience and technological advancement.

*Winner of the Leadership Book of the Year 2024, as awarded by the UK's Institute of Leadership*A book that helps make sense of the megatrends playing out in the world today and, as a result, how individuals can future-proof their businesses and careers.

How social status shapes our dreams of the future and inhibits the lives we envision for ourselvesMost of us understand that a person's place in society can close doors to opportunity, but we also tend to think that anything is possible when someone dreams about what might be.

One of the Financial Times' Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist's Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.

What would a de-carbonised society be like?

The remarkable progress in algorithms for machine and deep learning have opened the doors to new opportunities, and some dark possibilities.

This book offers an accessible, yet sophisticated analysis of major global turning points and future scenarios with an emphasis on actionable issues.

This book presents a unique and empowering evolutionary vision of wisdom and the human mind, to guide us in creating a positive future.

The International Yearbook of Futurism Studies was founded in 2009, the centenary year of Italian Futurism, in order to foster intellectual cooperation between Futurism scholars across countries and academic disciplines.

Wie können wir die Anforderungen der modernen Arbeitswelt meistern?

Autonomes Fahren – die Mobilität der Zukunft?

Over the past decade a small number of companies have changed every aspect of how we live, work and play.

Der Klimawandel, die Klimakatastrophe sind in aller Munde.

The groundbreaking and premier work on nonprofit organizations.

Humanity is nearing a technological tipping point.

In an accessible and droll style, well-known sociologist JoelBestshines a light on how we navigate these anxious, insecure social times.

The world is an uncertain place, which is why the future and the unknown absolutely fascinate us.

Many years ago, Hugh Mackay wrote the bestseller Reinventing Australia that analysed, with forensic skill, what was happening to our society.

Bookseller Charles Handy's best-selling new book looks at how individuals (the fleas in his analogy) relate to multi-national conglomerates (the elephants).

The fashion business has been collecting and analyzing information about colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and styles since the 18th century - activities that have long been shrouded in mystery.

Examines the most important democratic challenges of today, using the Covid-19 pandemic as a case study.