Utopia revisited: Green guidance

Authors

  • Peter Plant

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.4708

Keywords:

Environment, Green guidance, Social justice, History of career guidance

Abstract

Utopians have visions for a better society, often with a view to social justice and equality. Some utopians have focused, more specifically, on career development and career guidance. Such visionaries include Charles Fourier, Richard Owen, and Frank Parsons. They are worth revisiting. Currently, our societies need new visions of a just and sustainable future for all. Green Guidance is a contribution towards this, utopian as it may seem.

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01-10-2021