America's Technology Slip

Résumé du livre

Monograph on science and technology in the USA - finds the USA's leadership role in technology has declined in recent years as evidenced by decreases in the productivity growth rate and the percentage of funds devoted to research and development, considers implications for national security and technology transfer to developing countries (role of USA), discusses the situation in areas such as nuclear energy, synthetic fuel, energy conservation, urban transport, food production, electronic equipment, etc., and science policy alternatives.