Changing Images of the Future.

Barnsley, John H.

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ERIC Number: EJ288795

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Publication Date: 1983

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Changing Images of the Future.

Barnsley, John H.

World Future Society Bulletin, v27 n4 p1-8 Jul-Aug 1983

Today, citizens of developed countries tend to have a pessimistic outlook on the future. Examined are future visions held by people in earlier times--ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel, Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Victorian England--that may help us find reassurance and support in devising positive future visions. (Author/CS)

Descriptors: Ancient History, European History, Futures (of Society), Greek Civilization, Intellectual History, Long Range Planning, Public Opinion, Social Change, Social History, Social Planning, Social Problems

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel; United Kingdom (England)

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