Knowledge, Technology Transfer and Foresight

A comparative perspective on the problems and issues of the transfer of knowledge and technology in and between western and former socialist countries, focusing on three key technologies: laser technology, biotechnology, and information technology. The book highlights the specific challenges facing...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Inzelt, A. (Editor), Coenen, R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
Series:NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4, Science and Technology Policy
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:A comparative perspective on the problems and issues of the transfer of knowledge and technology in and between western and former socialist countries, focusing on three key technologies: laser technology, biotechnology, and information technology. The book highlights the specific challenges facing economies in transition in technology policy and commercialisation. Furthermore, it gives an excellent insight into current technology forecasting practice and methodology, and the use of forecasting results in framing science and technology policy. Audience: Those involved in science and technology policy and forecasting, such as industrial and governmental policy makers and researchers
Physical Description:XVII, 250 p online resource
ISBN:9789400903517