A FEELING FOR THE FUTURE: THE PROCESS OF CHANGE AS EXPLORED BY FRED. L. POLAK AND BARBARA McCLINTOCK

Abstract. Fred. L. Polak explored the mechanisms of social change in terms of “future—visions” held by a community. The future, says Polak, participates actively in the present, providing part of the context within which today's decisions are made. Barbara McClintock acquired her insights in ma...

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Main Author: Kelker, Henriette (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1996
In: Zygon
Year: 1996, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 365-376
Further subjects:B process of change
B myth of power
B Utopia
B future-vision
B Creativity
B “feeling for the organism”
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