A lively survey of the horizons of modern technology. Written in an engaging, conversational style, this book explains complex issues in familiar, non-technical terms. It offers an in depth look at all the key areas, in chapters covering space travel and exploration; biotechnology and genetic engineering; computers, medicine and defense and weapons technology. It also includes a technological literacy test to tell you what you really know and what you ought to.
- ISBN10 0471622958
- ISBN13 9780471622956
- Publish Date 16 February 1990
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 14 November 1996
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English