DocumentCode
837753
Title
A study of transition: new interpretations and hypothesis
Author
Robb, A.C.
Volume
136
Issue
3
fYear
1989
fDate
5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
165
Lastpage
169
Abstract
The author considers rapid acceleration of circumstantial rates of change, concentrating particularly on population and information technology, both of which it suggests are correlated through rising expectations. It argues that population growth is a symptom rather than a cause of present difficulties, shows information technology to be a critical influence on future development, and suggests the engineering professions need vision to understand what is happening, if they are to participate fully in shaping the future.<>
Keywords
economic and sociologic effects; engineering; engineering professions; information technology; population growth; social effects; Engineering; Social factors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education, IEE Proceedings A
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-702X
Type
jour
Filename
18929
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