Futures Studies as an Intellectual and Applied Discipline
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4894845 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard A Slaughter (0000-0001-6979-0774, Futures Studies Centre, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 372-385 |
| Publication date | 1998-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Behavioral Scientist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-7642 • E-ISSN: 1552-3381 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0002764298042003008 |
| OpenAlex | W2061344576 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 27 |
| References cited | 13 |
This article explores some of the reasons for the transition of Futures Studies (FS) from an insubstantial "perspective" to an applied discipline. It begins with an outline of the author's own starting points and continues with a brief account of critical futures studies. It reviews how this perspective was implemented in master's courses within three universities and describes aspects of the knowledge base of FS that emerged at the time. Finally, the article traces some of the links between the intellectual foundations of FS and emerging applications in a variety of organizations. It concludes that the kinds of knowledge and capability created will be increasingly useful throughout society in negotiating the turbulence ahead
Business · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Futures contract · Futures studies · Knowledge base · Management science · Negotiation · Perspective (graphical) · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Variety (cybernetics) · Computer Science · Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution · Engineering · Environmental, Ecological, and Cultural Studies · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
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| Unique citing works | 27 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 1999 - 2026 (28) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 25 |