Title :
A study of transition: new interpretations and hypothesis
fDate :
5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education, IEE Proceedings A
