The Handbook of Technology Foresight - Concepts and Practice (Paperback)

Foresight has emerged as a key instrument for the development and implementation of research and innovation policy. The main focus of activity has been at the national level. Governments have sought to set priorities, to build networks between science and industry and, in some cases, to change their research system and administrative culture. Foresight has been used as a set of technical tools, or as a way to encourage more structured debate with wider participation leading to the shared understanding of long-term issues. In this comprehensive and critical Handbook, cross-cutting analytical chapters explore the emergence and positioning of foresight, common approaches and methods, organisational issues, and the scope for policy transfer and evaluation. Leading experts and practitioners contribute chapters analysing experiences in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA, Japan, China, Latin America, small European nations, Nordic countries and selected developing countries. The book concludes with consideration of the future of foresight itself. This fascinating Handbook will appeal equally to those wishing to apply foresight to their policy or strategy-making activities, and to those studying the theory and practice of foresight. The Handbook will be vital reading for policymakers considering, commissioning, or using foresight, companies eager to use public foresight, as well as academics and researchers in foresight, futures and STI policy and management communities.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	PRIME Series on Research and Innovation Policy in Europe
Release date:	September 2009
Editors:	Luke Georghiou • Jennifer Cassingena Harper • Michael Keenan • Ian Miles • Rafael Popper
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	456
ISBN-13:	978-1-84844-810-0
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation
LSN:	1-84844-810-4
Barcode:	9781848448100

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