A comprehensive annotated listing of Technological Forecasting references
This book compiles key works and sources in technological forecasting from the field’s development era, offering a structured guide for researchers and planners alike. It covers books, articles, and unpublished materials that informed practice and research through the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Readers will find an extensive bibliography that traces methods, applications, and planning uses. The book highlights classic techniques, state-of-the-art discussions, and practical examples that shaped how organizations forecast technology and allocate resources.
- Grounding in major TF topics and forecasting methods, including trend analysis and the Delphi approach.
- A catalog of published articles, unpublished materials, and practical outlines for working with TF data.
- Examples spanning industries and applications like aerospace, computers, materials, and defense planning.
Ideal for readers of technology forecasting, planning, and research management who want a historical, annotated reference guide.