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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > research/theoretical frameworks > futurology
social science subjects > business and management > management techniques > futurology

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futurology  

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  • Futurology is an interdisciplinary field that analyzes past and current conditions, events, and trends for the purpose of forecasting future developments. Alternate terms include future studies, futuristics, forecasting, and futurism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture; Futurology]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WSLVZ831-5

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