Where Have All the Futures Gone? Towards a Sociological Explanation for the Crisis of Promissory Legitimacy
European Journal of Social Theory
Published online on June 30, 2026
Abstract
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It is widely acknowledged that perceptions of the future play an important role in shaping social outcomes. Imaginaries of how the future might unfold influence expectations, help coordinate social interactions and, consequently, impact the allocation of ...
It is widely acknowledged that perceptions of the future play an important role in shaping social outcomes. Imaginaries of how the future might unfold influence expectations, help coordinate social interactions and, consequently, impact the allocation of ...