The Global Technology Revolution 2020: Executive Summary: Bio/Nano/Materials/Information Trends, Drivers, Barriers, and Social Implications

by Richard Silberglitt, Philip S. Anton, David R. Howell, Anny Wong, S. R. Bohandy

Overview

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).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780833039101
Publisher:	RAND Corporation
Publication date:	05/01/2006
Pages:	53
Product dimensions:	9.62(w) x 11.04(h) x 0.21(d)