World Future Review: A Journal of Strategic Foresight

Futures research encompasses both an evolving philosophy and a range of techniques. Its primary objective is to assist decision makers in understanding the potential consequences of present and future decisions by developing images of alternative futures. It has strong historical origins in sociology, political science, and other social sciences. As well, corporate and institutional planning, strategic and long-range planning, and national security are all part of the heritage of futures studies. Successful futures research is informed by work in established academic disciplines as well as cross-disciplinary fields, such as technology assessment, policy analysis, operations research, issues management, competition research, and many more.

World Future Review is a refereed journal. A prestigious international Editorial Review Board has been established to perform anonymous review of articles submitted for publication. WFR seeks to encourage and facilitate communication among researchers and practitioners in all related fields and from all geographic, social, political, and economic sectors. It is also intended to promote public understanding and education in the methods and applications of futures research. The focus of the editors is not only with specific techniques and planning tools, but also with the role of futures research in the larger context of decision making in a range of settings.

In addition to full-length articles and abstracts of the most important new foresight relevant literature, World Future Review will publish interviews of leading futures practitioners, full reviews of critical publications, reader reactions to articles, notes from Editorial Board members, and relevant topical items. Because it is sometimes not possible to present all viewpoints within the confines of a single WFR issue, we rely upon our readers to provide the necessary balance through their responses to material they might perceive as controversial or one-sided. In addition, the editors will seek to encourage as much cross-dialogue as possible among schools of thought within each issue.

In brief, it is our intent that this journal shall provide a forum for all who are professionally involved with the theory, methodology, practice, and use of futures research.

World Future Review (ISSN 1946-7567) is published quarterly by the World Future Society. It is included with Professional and Institutional Membership in the Society and is available by subscription to libraries and other institutions at $330 per year. The dues for Professional Membership are $295 ($195 for individuals affiliated with educational or nonprofit organizations).

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