Author Description

Poli's book is<br/> <br/> <ul><br/> <li>Theoretically robust</li><br/> <li>Provides a description of some of the major methods in the field</li><br/> <li>Describes some major applications (army and government, schools)</li><br/> <li>Shows quite a few cases of re-framing</li><br/> <li>Suggests connections with present frontiers of scientific research</li><br/> <li>A systematic, engaging introduction to futures studies, that any well-educated person will be able to follow</li><br/> <li>Provides a framework for understanding the complexity and the uncertainty of the present situation</li><br/> </ul>The book distinguishes correct from wrong ways to understand the future.