Table of contents
The Natural History of Humanity: Past, Present and Future
Tom StonierIn the beginning, long before there had arisen a creature which could be considered as human, there existed both society and the environment. The society was a hominid society…
Developments in Microelectronics Technology and the Economics of the Semiconductor Industry
John MonkMicroelectronics and in particular microprocessors and the microcomputers of which they are a part, are capable of performing complex data processing tasks. The costs of these…
Technology and Employment: The Prospects to 1990
Peter Thornton, Verner WheelockThere is no doubt that the application of microelectronic devices in processes and products can result in significant increases in labour productivity. There is considerably less…
Necessary and Contingent Aspects of Technical Practice
Tom KitwoodEver since technology has become recognisable as a major social force, its achievements have been questioned by romantics, fearful that valued traditions might be lost for ever…
Microelectronics and Policy: Who's Running the Revolution?
Russell MoseleyThere are two common misconceptions concerning policy for science and technology: firstly, that it is only government that is involved; and secondly, that any such policy consists…
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- Professor Terence Garrett