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Here you will find an overview of all major publications of the last 40 years that have appeared in book form or as a comprehensive PDF.

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What is the importance of courage in our society? What role do role models play? In which situations do the majority of us show courage and what are potential obstacles to courageous behaviour? The scientific director of the foundation, Professor Dr Ulrich Reinhardt, provides answers to these questions.


For a good 30 years, television was the leading medium for German citizens. No other leisure activity was used as frequently and regularly as the programmes
of public and private broadcasters. This year, the internet is in the top spot for the first time, leaving television well behind.


Three out of five Germans packed their bags and travelled in 2019 - Germany, Spain and Italy were once again the most popular holiday destinations.
However, a long-term comparison shows that Germans are longing for more individuality instead of the mainstream and are increasingly travelling outside Europe.


German consumption is booming. And yet it is facing numerous challenges and changes.
What does the future of consumption look like?
What impact will digitalisation, demographic change, service, sustainability or new offerings have on consumption in the future?


European leaders from politics, business, science and culture from Angela Merkel and Manuel Macron to Joe Kaeser and Christine Lagarde
from Joseph Ratzinger to Martin Walser have written fervent pleas in favour of a united, strong and peaceful Europe.


How will - and above all - how do Germans want to work in the future? What opportunities and risks are associated with future developments?
in the world of work? What framework conditions will characterise working life in the future? These forward-looking questions
The answers to these questions are based on the scientific interpretation of representative opinion polls.
In their prognostic view of the working world of tomorrow, the authors always place people at the centre.


What will you do if you receive an unexpected windfall? How would you like to live in the future? What are the reasons for not having children? Are you happy?
What do you think of the education system? What is your favourite way to shop?
Professor Dr Ulrich Reinhardt asked Hamburg's citizens these and many other questions and analysed their answers in detail.
The result is this book, which provides a unique insight into the present and future of Hamburg. But read it for yourself!


The changing world, people at the centre - this could be the guiding principle for the future of Schleswig-Holstein.
But what already characterises life in the northernmost federal state and how do the citizens want to shape it in the future?
What is important to them, what frightens them and what gives them hope? This work offers both insights and outlooks:
The first part analyses the framework conditions that will influence our lives in the future.
The second part of the book allows 26 students to have their say in key question interviews and
thus paints a picture of the present and future of a young generation.


True to the guiding principle "Germany in transition - the focus on people", the two renowned professors analysed
Ulrich Reinhardt and Reinhold Popp surveyed representative opinions of the population. The result is
a contemporary compendium that also has its sights firmly set on the future. The book offers a scientifically
The survey provides a well-founded view of the needs and attitudes of citizens and how they think about the future. The topics range from
Work and education, leisure and consumption, family and quality of life.

Looking to the future - How do Germans imagine the future? To answer this exciting question,
the two authors Reinhold Popp and Ulrich Reinhardt have analysed representative, future-related opinions of the German population in line with the guiding principle "Focus on people - the changing world". The results were categorised into six subject areas: "Images of the future", "Future education", "Occupation and standard of living", "Leisure and quality of life", "Generations" and "Social cohesion".
The book thus offers a unique insight into how Germans think about the future and illustrates what everyday life could look like in the future.


Germany's future: German citizens are getting older and fewer and fewer children are being born.
This development will result in serious changes. But how can the ageing of society
be countered? The two authors address this question and make it clear that a new intergenerational contract is necessary to prevent the feared generational betrayal. The book is a contemporary compendium and at the same time a forward-looking specialist report that analyses the current living situation of Germans and uses practical examples to show what a new intergenerational contract could look like.


In the beginning was the idea. The idea of finding a vision, an identity, a dream for Europe.
Who or what is Europe and how do we, the Europeans, see our continent? For the "United Dreams of Europe" project
the Foundation for Future Studies conducted 27 key question interviews with target groups that shape the future and a pan-European representative survey of over 15,000 Europeans. The results reveal the fears and hopes of the population on the one hand, while the answers are encouraging on the other, as the majority of Europeans agree that the future of Europe can succeed if we work together and help each other.


What do Europeans expect from their future? The Scientific Director of the Foundation for Future Studies,
Professor Dr Ulrich Reinhardt, gives - in cooperation with the European Futurist Conference Lucerne - an overview of the
Europeans' views on the future in eight subject areas: Labour, security, consumption, integration, education, environment, family and the relationship between rich and poor. Based on a representative survey of 11,000 Europeans in nine countries, the analysis shows that although the population identifies various challenges for the future, the courage to positively shape the continent remains unbroken.


In 2007, the European Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In an age of increasing globalisation, the question arises: is Europe a purely geographical entity or is our continent also developing on a political, cultural and social level? In the course of this search for identity, can we even speak of an "EU-phoria" that enables us to shape a common future? The "Vision Europe" study provides answers to these questions on the basis of a pan-European representative survey and addresses the wishes and values of Europeans. The publication also shows what unites us - "unity in diversity".


Germany in the 21st century: Although Germans are getting older and older, they don't want to be old. In the publication "Ageing dreams", Ulrich Reinhardt and Horst W. Opaschowski analyse the generation of so-called "best agers". The results show that the senior citizens of today are hardly comparable with the old people of yesterday and that leaving the world of work is not synonymous with "retirement". The publication is a contemporary compendium and forward-looking specialist report that analyses the life situation of the older generation and takes a look at possible future scenarios.


The leisure industry is developing into the leading economy of the future. The growth sectors of tourism, media, culture, sport and entertainment form the basis for a prosperous global economy in the 21st century. But what are the secrets of this "eternal growth segment"? Is it the almost endless demand for a better quality of life and a better life? The editors Ulrich Reinhardt, Michael Pries and Horst W. Opaschowski formulate answers to this question and provide a detailed insight into various trends, developments and potentials in the leisure industry.


In his fundamental work "Edutainment - Bildung macht Spaß" (Edutainment - Education is Fun), Professor Dr Ulrich Reinhardt takes a critical look at the relationship between education and entertainment. In addition to a systematic approach to the field of research, a comprehensive problematisation of the term as well as historical justifications and theoretical analyses, Reinhardt uses practical examples to show how edutainment offers - for example "science centres" or theme parks - can be successfully positioned as worlds of experience in the present.

Directory
of all publications

The following list shows all publications of the Foundation for Future Studies (formerly BAT Leisure Research Institute) since 1980.

Various publications are available to download free of charge - print products subject to a charge can be ordered using the corresponding online form.

Some newer publications without an order reference are only available in bookshops. The respective ISBN number is noted. Older studies without an order reference are unfortunately out of print and no longer available.

German courage instead of German fear: 44 ideas for a better future Available in bookshops 2023
Leisure Monitor 2020 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2020
Tourism analysis 2020 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2020
Leisure Monitor 2019 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2019
The future of consumption By Ulrich Reinhardt. 2019
Europe's future. 40 visions for the world of tomorrow By Ulrich Reinhardt (ed.). Available from bookshops at a price of 49.50 euros (ISBN 978-3-947140-02-2). 2019
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Tourism analysis 2019 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2019
Brave new world of work? What's coming, what's staying, what's going? By Reinhold Popp and Ulrich Reinhardt. Available from bookshops at a price of 19.90 euros (ISBN 978-3-00-058418-3). 2017
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Leisure time monitor 2018 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2018
Tourism analysis 2018 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2018
What makes Hamburg tick - 77 questions about the future By Ulrich Reinhardt. 2017 Order
Tourism analysis 2017 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2017
Leisure Monitor 2016 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2016
Tourism analysis 2016 Available as a free PDF download including data appendix. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2016
Schleswig Holstein today and tomorrow By Ulrich Reinhardt. Available from bookshops at a price of 24.90 euros (LIT-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-643-90722-6). 2016
The future! Germany in transition - People at the centre By Reinhold Popp and Ulrich Reinhardt. Available from bookshops at a price of 24.90 euros (LIT-Verlag, ISBN 978-3643906885). 2015
Leisure Monitor 2015 Available as a free PDF download. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2015
Tourism analysis 2015 Available as a free PDF download including data attachment. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2015
Leisure Monitor 2014 Available as a free PDF download including data attachment. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2014
Tourism analysis 2014 Available as a free PDF download including data attachment. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2014
Focus on the future By Reinhold Popp and Ulrich Reinhardt (ed.). Available from bookshops at a price of 19.90 euros (LIT-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-643-12458-6). 2014
Leisure Monitor 2013 Available as a free PDF download including data attachment. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2013
Intergenerational contract instead of intergenerational betrayal By Ulrich Reinhardt and Wolfgang Schuster. With a foreword by Wolfgang Schäuble. Available from bookshops at a price of 19.99 euros (ISBN 978-3-451-33276-0). 2013
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Tourism analysis 2013 Also available as a free PDF download including data attachment. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2013
Leisure Time Monitor 2012 Available as a printed study or as a PDF file for a nominal fee. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2012
Tourism analysis 2012 Available as a printed study or as a PDF file for a nominal fee. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2012

United Dreams of Europe By Ulrich Reinhardt (ed.). Available from bookshops at a price of 22.90 euros. (German edition: ISBN 978-3-9813783-0-6, 352 pages; English edition: ISBN 978-3-9813783-1-3, 320 pages) See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2011
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Leisure Time Monitor 2011 Available as a printed study or as a PDF file for a nominal fee. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2011 EUR 49,90
Holiday desire. Tourism analysis 2011 See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2011 EUR 9,90
We! Why egos no longer have a future By Horst W. Opaschowski. Available as a book, eBook and audiobook. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2010 Only in bookshops
26th German Tourism Analysis Only available as a magazine. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2010 EUR 9,90
Rethinking prosperity: How the next generation will live By Horst W. Opaschowski. 2009
Vision Germany. New paths into the world of tomorrow By Horst W. Opaschowski. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2009
25th German Tourism Analysis Also available as PDF. Please enter your e-mail address and note this in the "Comments" field. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2009 EUR 9,90
How Europeans see their future - answers from nine countries By Ulrich Reinhardt / George T. Roos (ed.). Available from bookshops at a price of 29.90 euros. (ISBN 978-3-89678-802-3; 408 pages, 130 graphics/tables). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2009 Only in bookshops
Future Expectations for Europe. Pan European Futures Study with Comments by 19 Futurists By Ulrich Reinhardt / George T. Roos (ed.) 2008
Germany 2030: How we will live in the future Available from bookshops at a price of 29.95 euros (ISBN 978-3-579-06991-3). 2008 Only in bookshops
Leisure Time Monitor 2007 Also available as PDF. 2008 EUR 49,90
Vision Europe: From an economic community to a community of values See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2008
A Vision for Europe: From Economic Community to Community of Values 2008
24th German Tourism Analysis Also available as PDF. Please enter your e-mail address in the order form and note this in the "Comments" field. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2008 EUR 9,90
Dreams of old age - illusion and reality By Horst W. Opaschowski and Ulrich Reinhardt. Available from bookshops at a price of 14.95 euros (ISBN 9978-3-89678-361-5). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2008 Only in bookshops
Minimex. The future model of a social society By Horst W. Opaschowski. Available from bookshops at a price of 17.95 euros (ISBN 978-3-579-06976-0). 2007 Only in bookshops
Trendsetter or guardian of tradition? The future of museums By Julia Rombach. Available from bookshops at a price of 24.90 euros (ISBN 978-3-8258-0669-9). 2007 Only in bookshops
23rd German Tourism Analysis Optionally also available as CD ROM, please specify in the "Remarks" field when ordering. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2007 EUR 9,90
The Moses Principle. The 10 commandments of the 21st century By Horst W. Opaschowski. Available from bookshops at a price of 14.95 euros (ISBN 3-579-6947-0). 2006 Only in bookshops
Leisure economy. The leading economy of the future By Horst W. Opaschowski, Michael Pries and Ulrich Reinhardt. Available from bookshops at a price of 29.90 euros (ISBN 3-8258-9297). 2006 Only in bookshops
22nd German Tourism Analysis See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2006 EUR 9,90
Better living, more beautiful living? Living in the city of the future Available from bookshops at a price of 19.90 euros (ISBN 3-89678-544-3). 2005 Only in bookshops
Edutainment. Education is fun Available from bookshops at a price of 19.90 euros (ISBN 3-8258-9082-1). 2005 Only in bookshops
21st German Tourism Analysis (Optionally also available as CD ROM, please specify in the "Remarks" field when ordering) See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2005 EUR 9,90
Leisure Time Monitor 2004 Annual survey on approx. 60 activities. (Optionally also available as CD ROM) See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2004 EUR 49,90
Germany 2020: How we will live tomorrow - scientific forecasts Available from bookshops at a price of 39.90 euros (ISBN 3-8100-4168-8). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2004 Only in bookshops
20th German Tourism Analysis See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2004 EUR 9,90
Travel behaviour 2003 Supplementary data volume on the topic "20th German Tourism Analysis", tourism, travel duration, destinations, travel intentions, etc. (Optionally also available as CD ROM, please specify in the "Comments" field when ordering!) 2004 EUR 249.80
The intergenerational pact. The social network of the future Available from bookshops at a price of 19.80 euros (ISBN 3-89678-487-0). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2003 Only in bookshops
Leisure Monitor 2003: What costs less gains in value! A rethink among leisure consumers Annual survey on approx. 60 activities. (Optionally also available as CD ROM, please specify when ordering). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2003 EUR 49,80
New world of work. Challenges and requirements in the 21st century 2003 EUR 9,80
19th German Tourism Analysis Tourism and travel behaviour 2002/2003. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2003 EUR 9,90
Travel behaviour 2002 Supplementary data volume on the topic "German Tourism Analysis 2003", tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions, city tourism. (Optionally also available as CD ROM, please specify in the "Comments" field when ordering). 2003 EUR 249.80
Leisure Time Monitor 2002 Leisure activities, special topics: Living more modestly - Germans under pressure to save, Start-up: How self-employed are Germans?, Code of conduct, Conflict in Germany, Media analysis.
Annual survey on approx. 60 activities. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell"		 2002 EUR 49,90
Conflict in Germany - The population's concerns about the future See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2002 EUR 9,80
German Tourism Analysis 2002 Tourism and travel behaviour 2001/2002, annual survey, short publication. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2002 EUR 9,90
Travel behaviour 2001 Supplementary data volume on the topic "German Tourism Analysis 2002", tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions, annual survey, data volume 2002 EUR 99,80
Start-up into life. How self-employed are Germans? See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" / Table of contents as PDF 2002 EUR 4,80
What holds us together. The future and crisis of Western values by Horst. W. Opaschowski 2002
Leisure Time Monitor 2001 Leisure activities, special topics: The new domesticity, the end of the fun society, media analysis, data protection. Annual survey on approx. 60 activities.See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" / Table of contents as PDF 2001 EUR 49,90
The transparent consumer. The future of data protection and privacy in a networked world In co-operation with the data protection commissioners of the federal states, completely revised and expanded new edition of the 1998 study.See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" / Table of contents as PDF 2001 EUR 9,80
Travel behaviour 2000 Supplementary data volume on the topic "German Tourism Analysis 2001", tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions, annual survey, data volume 2001 EUR 99,80
The purchased paradise Supplementary study on the topic "German Tourism Analysis 2001", Tourism in the 21st Century, Compendium of Tourism Research. 2001 EUR 4,80
German Tourism Analysis 2001 Tourism, travel behaviour in 2000/2001, annual survey, short publication. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2001 EUR 9,90
Germany 2010 The future of society. See Germany 2020 (2004). See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2001
Travel behaviour 1999 Supplementary data volume for the "Quality in Tourism" study Duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions 2000 EUR 99,80
Quality in tourism Tourism, travel behaviour in 1999/2000, annual survey plus special topic, study. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" 2000 EUR 9,80
Leisure Time Monitor 2000 Leisure activities, special topic: media use, comparison USA/BRD. Annual survey on approx. 60 activities. See also newsletter "Forschung Aktuell" / Table of contents as PDF 2000 EUR 49,90
Xtrem - extreme sport as a contemporary phenomenon Sports activities, interests and motives, trend sports; expanded new publication. 2000 EUR 4,80
Cathedrals of the 21st century. Worlds of experience in the age of event culture Extended new publication. 2000 EUR 4,80
Travel behaviour 1998 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions. Annual survey, data volume 1999 EUR 99,80
Tourism in the 21st century Tourism, travel behaviour in 1998/99. 1999 EUR 9,80
Leisure Time Monitor 1999 Leisure activities and organisation, special topic: gardening. Annual survey on approx. 50 activities. 1999 EUR 49,90
Generation @. Analyses and forecasts on media behaviour Extended new publication, book edition. 1999 EUR 9,80
Life between leisure and leisure Leisure behaviour of senior citizens. Extended new publication, book edition. 1999 EUR 9,80
Travel behaviour 1997 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions. Annual survey, data volume 1998 EUR 99,80
Leisure Time Monitor 1998 Annual survey on approx. 60 activities. 1998 EUR 49,90
Environment, mobility and tourism Tourism, travel behaviour in 1997/98, annual survey plus special topic, study. 1998 EUR 9,80
Amusement parks and adventure worlds Supplementary data volume on "Cathedrals of the 21st century" 1998
Cathedrals of the 21st century The future of theme parks and adventure worlds. (See also Year 2000.) 1998
The transparent consumer Multimedia and data protection, acceptance problems; in co-operation with data protection officers of the federal states. (See also year 2001.) 1998
Travel behaviour 1996 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions. Annual survey, data volume 1997 EUR 99,80
Events in tourism Tourism, travel behaviour in 1996/97, annual survey plus special topic, study. 1997
Germany 2010 Future of society, compendium, book edition. (See also year 2001.) 1997
The multimedia future Analyses and forecasts on media behaviour, expanded new publication. 1997
Travel behaviour 1995 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions. Annual survey, data volume 1996
Tourism and economy Tourism, travel behaviour in 1995/96, annual survey plus special topic, study. 1996
Leisure activities 1996 Leisure activities, annual survey on approx. 50 activities 1996
The future of sport Staging and marketing of sport, continuation of the studies from 1987plus1995 (see also year 2000) 1996
The multimedia future Analyses and forecasts on media behaviour (see also year 1997) 1996
Youth and leisure Attitudes and leisure behaviour of young people, compilation of youth-specific questions. 1996
Travel behaviour 1994 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions. Annual survey, data volume 1995
Tourism with a future Tourism, travel behaviour in 1994/95. annual survey plus special topic, study 1995
New trends in leisure sports Sports activities, interests and motives. (See also year 1996 plus 2000.) 1995
Leisure and mobility Analysing leisure transport as a mass movement. 1995
Travel behaviour 1993 Tourism, duration of trips, destinations, travel intentions, annual survey, data tape 1994
Tourism and quality of life Tourism, travel behaviour in 1993/94, annual survey plus special topic, study 1994
Leisure activities 1994 Leisure activities, annual survey on approx. 50 activities 1994
Brave new world of leisure? Commercialisation of leisure time, update of the 1987 study. 1994
Tourism in the new Europe Tourism, travel behaviour in 1992/93, annual survey plus special topic 1993
Leisure activities 1993 Leisure activities, annual survey on approx. 50 activities 1993
Changing television consumption Analyses of media behaviour. (See also year 1997.) 1993
Analyses of a new leisure culture Supplementary data volume on "Leisure and quality of life" 1993
Trend destinations and trendsetters in tourism Tourism, travel behaviour in 1991/92, annual survey plus special topic 1992
Changing leisure time and television consumption Analyses of media behaviour. (See also year 1997.) 1992
A first all-German holiday balance sheet Tourism, travel behaviour in 1990/91 1991
Trend reversal in holiday behaviour? The limits of limitless travelling Tourism, travel behaviour in 1989/90, annual survey plus special topic 1990
The challenge of leisure time Development of leisure behaviour and future prospects. A review of 10 years of leisure research. 1990
How will we work after the year 2000? : Leisure time - impulses for the working world of tomorrow by Horst W. Opaschowski 1989
Women's everyday leisure activities: Between Cliché and Reality: Roles, Rituals and Considerations by Horst W. Opaschowski 1989
Where Germans are travelling to and how satisfied they are with it Tourism, travel behaviour in 1988/89, annual survey plus special topic 1989
Dream destinations and holiday dreams Tourism, travel behaviour in 1987/88, annual survey plus special topic 1988
What destinations must offer Tourism, travel behaviour in 1986/87, annual survey plus special topic 1987
Quo vadis, leisure time? Leisure time problems in the 80s. Collection of materials for a symposium, Hamburg 18/19 September 1987 1987
Sport in your free time Sports activities, interests and motives (see also 1995, 1996 plus 2000) 1987
Consumption during leisure time Commercialisation of leisure time (see also year 1994) 1987
Holidays at home and when travelling Tourism, travel behaviour in 1985/86, annual survey plus special topic 1986
Leisure time in the countryside Case study on the use of public parks 1986
Leisure behaviour Leisure behaviour of singles and families, follow-up edition of the 1980/81 studies 1986
Environment and tourism Impact of tourism on the environment, special publication from "Freizeit und Umwelt" (see also year 1998) 1985
Leisure and environment Effects of leisure behaviour on the environment (see also year 1998) 1985
Leisure time in retirement Leisure behaviour of senior citizens (see also year 1999) 1984
Leisure time in public swimming pools Case study on the use of public swimming pools, in collaboration with HWW 1983
Leisure time data Figures on the leisure situation in Germany, in cooperation with the DGF 1982
Changing values in leisure time Motive study on changing values 1982
Leisure centres for all Case study on non-commercial leisure facilities 1981
Alone in your free time Leisure behaviour of singles (see also year 1986) 1981
Problems in dealing with leisure time Leisure behaviour in families (see also year 1986x) 1980

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