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Cutting Edge Technologies

by National Academy of Engineering

Description

Experts in computers, biotechnology, structural materials, and transportation provide a concise introduction to the promising technologies in these four exciting fields that affect all of society. Each section begins with a brief overview of the field, followed by more detailed papers describing specific technological advances, their current and projected applications, and the obstacles that must be overcome to ensure future progress.

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All rights held excluding Japan, China, Republic of Korea

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National Academies Press

National Academies Press

The National Academies Press (NAP) publish the reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. They published more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher National Academies Press
  • Publication Date February 1984
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9780309034890
  • Publication Country or regionUnited States
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 18.95 USD
  • Pages192
  • ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Dimensions9 x 6 inches
  • Biblio NotesRelated Digital edition - 9780309594530 . Copyright year 1984.

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