Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2013.
Physical Description:
xii, 245 p. : ill.
Series:
Innovation and technology in the world economy
Series Title:
Innovation and technology in the world economy
Contents:
part I. What determines the potential for new technologies? Technology paradigm -- Scaling -- part II. When do technological discontinuities emerge? Computers -- Magnetic recording and playback equipment -- Semiconductors -- part III. Opportunities and challenges for firms and governments. Competition in new industries -- Different industries, different challenges -- part IV. Thinking about the future. Electronics and electronic systems -- Clean energy.
