Title:
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21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES
PROMISES AND PERILS OF A DYNAMIC FUTURE |
By: |
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£30.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
9264160523 |
ISBN 13: |
9789264160521 |
Publisher: |
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION |
Pub. date: |
18 September, 1998 |
Pages: |
173 |
Language: |
English, Multiple languages |
Description: |
The challenge of the future for society is immense. This book looks at what the cost of failure to embrace dynamic change will be and what kind of ethical dilemmas will arise from further breakthroughs in genetic engineering, among other technological issues and advances. |
Synopsis: |
The next few decades hold the prospect of remarkable progress in a wide range of pervasive technologies that are likely to have a profound effect on how we live, work, and spend our leisure time. These technologies are set to revolutionise the worlds |
Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Brookings Institution |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |