Description - Confessions of a Technophile by Lewis M. Branscomb
In this collection of essays, Lewis Branscomb reflects on his transition from research scientist to public official to industrial technology strategist and examines the craft and ethical values of the scientist. He discusses computers, software, and other emerging information technologies that are converging to create a national infrastructure of information capabilities. In later chapters Branscomb reviews the public policy for technology and takes a close look at the hazards and promises of new government efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the American economy. Those involved in information systems technology, policymakers, and lay readers interested in computer science should find this text interesting.
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