Participation and Interaction in Foresight: Dialogue, Dissemination and Visions

Participation and Interaction in Foresight: Dialogue, Dissemination and Visions
ISBN-10
1781956146
ISBN-13
9781781956144
Category
Social Science
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2013-01-01
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Authors
Sandra M. Dingli, Kristian Borch, Michael Søgaard Jørgensen

Description

ÔThe ten national foresight case studies presented, covering a wide-ranging set of themes (research, science and technology, education and training and the environment) and countries, help to underline the practical aspects of using dialogue and participation effectively in foresight exercises. The book is particularly useful in defining the concept of dialogue, debate, interaction and participation and in outlining a range of uses in different foresight contexts. This book constitutes an important contribution to the futures field and will prove an inspiration to those embarking on foresight exercises and similar open, participatory forward-looking processes.Õ Ð Jennifer Cassingena Harper, Malta Council for Science and Technology This illuminating book combines theory and practice to analyse the experiences and impacts of foresight activities in various European countries. It includes case studies with a focus on different societal issues including national development, science and technology, and sustainable development. The contributors expertly describe and analyse foresight projects carried out in countries at various stages of economic development including mature market economies, transition economies and young democracies. The theoretical chapters on stakeholder participation, negotiation and dialogue, learning, and visioning are useful in the planning and analyses of foresight activities. The case study chapters explicitly demonstrate how the societal context can influence the planning and impact of foresight policy. Scholars of foresight and technology assessment will find plenty of information in this invaluable book. It will also prove essential for Masters courses on foresight or future studies, and public policy courses with a focus on future policy and planning.

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