Working with the Future Ideas and Tools to Govern Uncertainty

Poli's book is Theoretically robust Provides a description of some of the major methods in the field Describes some major applications (army and government, schools) Shows quite a few cases of re-framing Suggests connections with present frontiers of scientific research A systematic, engaging introduction to futures studies, that any well-educated person will be able to follow Provides a framework for understanding the complexity and the uncertainty of the present situation The book distinguishes correct from wrong ways to understand the future.