Edinburgh Napier University

  This book presents a contemporary view of the approaches and theories informing global scenario planning and foresight science. The collection of chapters details new and broader views of futures thinking, scenario methodologies, innovative developments, and practical applications that reflect the evolution of the field into the 21st century. The collection of insights is not exhaustive, but rather serves as a bridge from last century’s foundations into this century’s innovations. Our global team of authors span multiple generations and demographics, representing industry leaders, award winning scientists, consultants, and emerging researchers. The chapters are divided across six sections that reflect the path of scenario development, from foundation to validation. This book is best viewed as the latest addition to the robust library of existing volumes in scenario planning and foresight science. The purpose of the book is to provide insights with guidance for practitioners and support for academics.