Foresight documents

There follows a list of basic publications on foresight processes and methods. They include overviews of foresight activities, introductions and handbooks. You will also find literature on basic concepts and current developments as well as a list of important journals.

Auswahl wichtiger Foresight-Doumente

Here is a selection of relevant literature on the topic.

Overview of foresight activitis

• Cuhls, Kerstin (2008): Methoden der Technikvorausschau - eine internationale Übersicht, Stuttgart, IRB Verlag.
• Seiler, P., Holmannspötter, D., Albertshauser, U. (2004): Internationale Technologieprognosen im Vergleich. VDI-TZ Düsseldorf.
• Salo, A. and Cuhls, K. (Eds.) (2003): Journal of Forecasting, No. 22 Special Issue on Technology Foresight.
• Grupp, H. (Eds.). (1999): Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Special Issue on National Foresight Projects, Jg. 60, H. 1.

Foresight - Introductions and handbooks

• Georghiou, L.; Harper, J. C.; Keenan, M.; Miles, I.; Popper, R. (Eds.): The Handbook of Technology Foresight: Concepts and Practice. Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA, USA: Elgar Publ. Ltd., 2008, S. 170-183 (Prime Series on Research and Innovation Policy).
• ForLearn Online Foresight Guide:
  http://forlearn.jrc.es/guide/0_home/index.htm
• UNIDO TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT MANUAL:
  http://www.unido.org/index.php?id=o45321

Foresight - Basic concepts

• Martin, B.; Johnston, R. (1999): Technology Foresight for Wiring up the National Innovation System. Experiences in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, Technological Forecasting and Social Change 60, 1 pp. 37-54.
• Martin, Ben R. (1995): Foresight in Science and Technology. In: Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp. 139-168.
• Tübke, A.; Ducatel, K.; Gavigan, J. P.; Moncada-Paterno-Castello, P. (Eds.) (2001): Strategic Policy Intelligence: Current Trends, the State of Play and Perspectives.
  ftp://ftp.jrc.es/pub/EURdoc/eur20137en.pdf

Foresight - Current developments

• Harper, Jennifer C.; Cuhls, K.; Georghiou, L.; Johnston, R.: Future-Oriented Technology Analysis as a Driver of Strategy and Policy. In: Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 20 (2008), Nr. 3, S. 267-269.
• Scapolo, F.; Porter, A.L.; Rader, M. (Eds.) (2008): Future-Oriented Technology Analysis (FTA): Impact on policy and decision-making - The 2006 FTA International Seville Seminar. In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 75 (4), Special Issue.

Foresight - Relevant journals:

• Foresight - The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy
  http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/273
• Futures: The journal of policy, planning and futures studies
  http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/30422/description
• Technology Analysis & Strategic Management
• Journal of Forecasting
• Technological Forecasting and Social Change
  http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/505740/description