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Shaping Tomorrow's World

A Twentieth Century History of West German, Cold War, and Global Futures Studies

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  • 618 pages
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Focusing on the evolution of futures studies from the 1940s to the 1980s, the book explores diverse approaches within the field, highlighting figures like Herman Kahn and Robert Jungk. It addresses the impact of the Cold War, nuclear threats, and the rise of environmentalism and Global South perspectives. By examining how futures scholars influenced societal change during pivotal historical moments, it offers a comprehensive national and transnational narrative on envisioning and forecasting the future.

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Shaping Tomorrow's World, Elke Seefried

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2024
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