Future Worlds

The book explores the rise of environmental awareness and public concern during the 1960s and 70s, particularly regarding ecological disruption and overpopulation fears. It highlights how these issues transitioned from academic discussions to mainstream debates, influencing best-selling works like The Limits to Growth. The narrative emphasizes the need for comprehensive long-term policy discussions, particularly in areas like nuclear energy, and showcases the efforts of the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex in shaping future studies and forecasts.