PROFESSIONAL PAPERS
Apr 1, 1989

Technology and the Constitution

Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 2

Abstract

Technology policy is an idea whose time has come. It has touched a responsive chord in the body politic in the face of the Japanese business challenge. It is provoking debates in Congress and the media as to the best modus operandi, and everyone seems to have a checklist of ideas that are important. Debates are focusing on status quo versus national industrial policy, yet a third option is apparent, that of a fourth or technological branch of government. These options are discussed, and the third may be the compromise people are searching for.

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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115Issue 2April 1989
Pages: 185 - 196

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Murray A. Muspratt, Fellow, ASCE
Engr., Chisholm Inst. of Tech., PO Box 197, Caulfield E., Victoria 3145, Australia

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