The Global Technology Revolution 2020, Executive Summary
Author | : Richard Silberglitt |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2006-06-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833050250 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833050257 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Global Technology Revolution 2020, Executive Summary written by Richard Silberglitt and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006-06-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).