Poli's book isTheoretically robustProvides a description of some of the major methods in the fieldDescribes some major applications (army and government, schools)Shows quite a few cases of re-framingSuggests connections with present frontiers of scientific researchA systematic, engaging introduction to futures studies, that any well-educated person will be able to followProvides a framework for understanding the complexity and the uncertainty of the present situationThe book distinguishes correct from wrong ways to understand the future.