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Teaching about the Future

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  • © 2012

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  1. Peter C. Bishop

    1. University of Houston, USA

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  2. Andy Hines

    1. University of Houston, USA

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 1-16

  3. Understanding

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17
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    2. Models of Change

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 19-62

    3. Systems Thinking

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 63-96

    4. Perspectives on the Future

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 97-111

    5. Social Change

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 112-156

  4. Mapping

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 157-157
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    2. Research

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 159-175

    3. Scanning

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 176-193

    4. Forecasting

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 194-222

  5. Influencing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 223-224
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    2. Leadership

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 225-235

    3. Visioning

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 236-251

    4. Planning

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 252-268

    5. Change Management

      • Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines
      Pages 269-281

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 282-304
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About this book

The faculty at the University of Houston's program in Futures Studies share their comprehensive, integrated approach to preparing foresight professionals and assisting others doing foresight projects. Provides an essential guide to developing classes on the future or even establishing whole degree programs.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Houston, USA

    Peter C. Bishop, Andy Hines

About the authors

PETER C. BISHOP is an Associate Professor of Strategic Foresight and Director of the Graduate Program in Futures Studies at the University of Houston, USA. He arrived there in 2005, having taught futures studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus since 1982. He received his doctorate in sociology From Michigan State University in 1974.

ANDY HINES is Lecturer and Executive-in-Residence at the University of Houston's Graduate Program in Futures Studies, USA, where he graduated in 1991 and now speaks and consults through Hinesight. He has worked as an organizational futurist with the Kellogg Company and Dow Chemical and as a consulting futurist with Coates & Jarratt and Social Technologies.

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