The Resource Technology's promise : expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society, William E. Halal
Technology's promise : expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society, William E. Halal
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- Summary
- "In this forecast of science and technology, William E. Halal shows that relentless technology progress is driving the creative transformation of business, society, the world, and even what it means to be human. A "Technology Revolution" is accelerating today as an explosion of ever more sophisticated information systems, creating unprecedented gains in knowledge, and breakthroughs everywhere." "Technology's Promise draws on the work of TechCast Project at George Washington University to chart the terrain ahead. Pooling the knowledge of 100 experts around the world, the book outlines advances in all fields. It is the best forecast data ever assembled, covering the entire span of technological innovation. Provocative analyses of the environment, robotics, artificial intelligence, biogenetics, and much more offer guidance on threats and opportunities in this high-tech future."--Jacket
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 183 pages
- Contents
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- Basic Training for the 21st Century / Marvin Cetron
- Discovering the Forces of Transformation
- Guiding Technology's Promise
- Transition to a Sustainable World: Converting the Energy and Environment Mess into an Opportunity
- Globalization Goes High-Tech: A Worrisome World of Abundance
- Society Moves Online: The Transforming Power of Information Technology and E-Commerce
- Mastery Over Life: Promises and Perils of Biogenetics
- Faster and Farther: Building the Global Transportation System
- The Final Frontier: Preludes to Deep Space Travel
- Shifting Structures of Society: Business, Government, and Other Institutions in a Knowledge Age
- An Age of Consciousness: The Next Phase in Technology's Promise?
- Scenarios: A Virtual Trip Through Time
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- Label
- Technology's promise : expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society
- Title
- Technology's promise
- Title remainder
- expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society
- Statement of responsibility
- William E. Halal
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "In this forecast of science and technology, William E. Halal shows that relentless technology progress is driving the creative transformation of business, society, the world, and even what it means to be human. A "Technology Revolution" is accelerating today as an explosion of ever more sophisticated information systems, creating unprecedented gains in knowledge, and breakthroughs everywhere." "Technology's Promise draws on the work of TechCast Project at George Washington University to chart the terrain ahead. Pooling the knowledge of 100 experts around the world, the book outlines advances in all fields. It is the best forecast data ever assembled, covering the entire span of technological innovation. Provocative analyses of the environment, robotics, artificial intelligence, biogenetics, and much more offer guidance on threats and opportunities in this high-tech future."--Jacket
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Halal, William E
- Dewey number
- 303.48/3
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- T174
- LC item number
- .H36 2008
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
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- dictionaries
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Technological forecasting
- Technological innovations
- Prevision technologique
- Innovations
- Technological forecasting
- Technological innovations
- Label
- Technology's promise : expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society, William E. Halal
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Basic Training for the 21st Century / Marvin Cetron -- Discovering the Forces of Transformation -- Guiding Technology's Promise -- Transition to a Sustainable World: Converting the Energy and Environment Mess into an Opportunity -- Globalization Goes High-Tech: A Worrisome World of Abundance -- Society Moves Online: The Transforming Power of Information Technology and E-Commerce -- Mastery Over Life: Promises and Perils of Biogenetics -- Faster and Farther: Building the Global Transportation System -- The Final Frontier: Preludes to Deep Space Travel -- Shifting Structures of Society: Business, Government, and Other Institutions in a Knowledge Age -- An Age of Consciousness: The Next Phase in Technology's Promise? -- Scenarios: A Virtual Trip Through Time
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 183 pages
- Form of item
- online
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations)
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1079008341
- Label
- Technology's promise : expert knowledge on the transformation of business and society, William E. Halal
- Link
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Basic Training for the 21st Century / Marvin Cetron -- Discovering the Forces of Transformation -- Guiding Technology's Promise -- Transition to a Sustainable World: Converting the Energy and Environment Mess into an Opportunity -- Globalization Goes High-Tech: A Worrisome World of Abundance -- Society Moves Online: The Transforming Power of Information Technology and E-Commerce -- Mastery Over Life: Promises and Perils of Biogenetics -- Faster and Farther: Building the Global Transportation System -- The Final Frontier: Preludes to Deep Space Travel -- Shifting Structures of Society: Business, Government, and Other Institutions in a Knowledge Age -- An Age of Consciousness: The Next Phase in Technology's Promise? -- Scenarios: A Virtual Trip Through Time
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 183 pages
- Form of item
- online
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations)
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1079008341
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