| The Global Technology Revolution 2020: Executive Summary: Bio/Nano/Materials/Information Trends, Drivers, Barriers, and Social Implications [With CDRO Contributor(s): Silberglitt, Richard (Author), Anton, Philip S. (Author), Howell, David R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0833039105 ISBN-13: 9780833039101 Publisher: RAND Corporation OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2006 Annotation: In 2020, areas of particular importance for technology trends will include biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and information technology. The authors of this report assessed a sample of 29 countries across the spectrum of scientific advancement (low to high) with respect to their ability to acquire and implement 16 key technology applications (e.g., cheap solar energy, rural wireless communications, genetically modified crops). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy |
| Dewey: 338.926 |
| LCCN: 2006009729 |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.44" W x 11" (0.54 lbs) 53 pages |
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| Publisher Description: In 2020, areas of particular importance for technology trends include biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and information technology. This report assesses a sample of 29 countries across the spectrum of scientific advancement (low to high) with respect to their ability to acquire and implement 16 key technology applications. |