Application of Futures Studies Methods in Technology Policy

Given the importance of preparation of white papers in technology policy in one side and the need to investigate the potential and attractiveness of futures studies
methods in technology white papers analysis in the other side, the book have been organized in two general sections.
The first part consists of chapters and topics in the field of futures studies and technology policy. This section includes thirteen chapters.
 Futures studies and technology policy
 technology policy tools
 foundation of futures studies
 role of technology in futures studies
 policy making process
 policy principles
 policy research
 strategic intelligence
 technology policy patterns
 technology foresight
 foresight types
 foresight implementation patterns
 national innovation system
are topics of thirteen chapters in the first section.
The second part is a research case which also presents different topics. It generally is about improved pattern to prepare technology policy white