Jim Dator: A Noticer in Time: Selected work, 1967-2018

Dator, Jim

This book features a selection of the published writings and public presentations of Jim Dator. Most of the chapters are directly concerned with futures studies and ideas about the futures. The topic covers many disciplines and subjects. It is also concerned with many different parts of the world, even Mars. In addition, a few of the earlier papers contained here are about more conventional topics in politics and religion.

The collection spans a more than 50 year period of thought, reflection, and instruction. In particular, the papers examine six main topics. These include meditations on the very nature of future studies, visions of preferred futures, ideas about alternative futures, and details on future theories and methods. Coverage  also considers such specific topics as AI and robots, the environment, food, culture, energy, families, future generations, and more.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-08-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030173890

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-17387-6

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 473.0