A review of the literature of the process of giving warning with discussion of implications for futurists.

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Koster, Francis

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Massachusetts University, Amherst; School of Education

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 04 APR 1977Description: 88p., bibliog pp79-88Report number: ED-147-246; SO-010-512Subject(s): Subject: Presents a review of literature on warnings of social crises and applies the literature to selected crises predicted in America's future. It is intended for use by futurists and policy makers as they devise ways to help society cope with crises. Three categories of crises are considered: 1/ those having to do with shortages in basic supplies; 2/ calamities and accidents; and 3/ failure of scoiety to provide basic services.

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Presents a review of literature on warnings of social crises and applies the literature to selected crises predicted in America's future. It is intended for use by futurists and policy makers as they devise ways to help society cope with crises. Three categories of crises are considered: 1/ those having to do with shortages in basic supplies; 2/ calamities and accidents; and 3/ failure of scoiety to provide basic services.

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