The global technology revolution 2020, in-depth analyses : bio-nano-materials-information trends, drivers, barriers, and social implications

The global technology revolution 2020, in-depth analyses : bio-nano-materials-information trends, drivers, barriers, and social implications / Richard Silberglitt [and others].

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 a...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Silberglitt, R. S. (Richard S.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2006.
Series:Technical report (Rand Corporation) ; TR-303.
Subjects:
Technological forecasting.
Technology > Social aspects.
National security > Iraq.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Social Aspects.
National security
Technological forecasting
Technology > Social aspects
Iraq
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface; Foreword; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Glossary; CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION; The Global Technology Revolution to 2020; Approach; Structure of the Report; CHAPTER 2- TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS; Technology Trends and Applications; The Integrated Effect of Technology Development; The Potential Effects of Technology Applications in 2020; Summary of Technology Applications; CHAPTER 3- INTERNATIONAL VARIATION IN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION; Regional Variation of Technology Application and Implementation
  • Drivers and Barriers to Implementing Technology ApplicationsProblems and Issues and Relevant Technology Applications; Country Capacity to Acquire Technologies and Drivers, and Barriers to Implementing Technology Applications; Determining Country Capacity to Implement Technology Applications Relevant to Problems and Issues; Summary of Country Capacities for Technology Implementation; CHAPTER 4- CONCLUSIONS; Accelerated Technology Development Will Continue; Capability and Need Differences Are Driving Global Technology Revolution Differences Around the World
  • Public Policy Issues May Strongly Influence Technology ImplementationMaintaining Science and Technology Capacity Requires Consideration and Action; Capacity Building Is an Essential Component of Development; Public Policy Issues Relating to Technology Applications Will Engender Strong Public Debate; APPENDIX A: BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIONANOTECHNOLOGY, AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE TRENDS TO 2020; APPENDIX B: NANOTECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO 2020; APPENDIX C: MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TRENDS TO 2020; APPENDIX D: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO 2020
  • APPENDIX E: CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING EXISTING THERAPEUTICS: NANO-ENABLED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS TRENDS TOWARD 2020APPENDIX F: TECHNOLOGY AND TERRORISM; APPENDIX G: SECTORAL IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS; APPENDIX H: INDEX OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY; APPENDIX I: 2005 FREEDOM RATING FOR 29 SELECTED COUNTRIES; APPENDIX J: HDI RANK, SCORES, AND DEVELOPMENT INDICATORSTATISTICS FOR 29 SELECTED COUNTRIES; APPENDIX K: KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT (UNWEIGHTED) FORSELECTED COUNTRIES, RANKED BY INNOVATION SCORES; References

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