The Global Technology Revolution 2020, Executive Summary Bio/nano/materials/information Trends, Drivers, Barriers, and Social Implications

R. S. Silberglitt, National Intelligence Council (U.S.)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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).

Book information

ISBN:	9780833039101
Publisher:	RAND Corporation
Imprint:	RAND Corporation
Pub date:	01 May 2006
DEWEY:	338.9260905
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	28
Weight:	249g
Height:	281mm
Width:	244mm
Spine width:	5mm