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Book: Technology's Promise: Expert Knowledge on the Transformation of Business and Society
Author: William E. Halal, Ph.D.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008
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About the Author – William E. Halal is Professor of Science, Technology & Innovation at George Washington University. An authority on emerging technology, strategic planning, knowledge and institutional change, he has worked with General Motors, SAIC, MCI, and various companies and government agencies. Halal’s work has appeared in journals and popular media, and he has published 5 books. Halal is the founder of TechCast, the virtual think-tank forecasting the Technology Revolution. He co-founded the Institute for Knowledge & innovation.
About the Book – With the onset of a knowledge economy, modern nations are hard at work using ever more sophisticated information systems to power a “technology revolution” that is transforming our lives. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, conducted over the past decade at the George Washington University. Pooling the knowledge of 100 high-tech CEOs, scientists, engineers, academics, consultants, futurists, and other experts from around the world, the resulting book is the best forecast data ever assembled, covering the entire span of scientific and technological innovation.