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Contents
Preface
Figures
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Acronyms
Chapter
One: INTRODUCTION
The Technology Revolution
ApproachChapter
Two: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Genomics
Therapies and Drug Development
Biomedical Engineering
The Process of Materials Engineering
Smart Materials
Self-Assembly
Rapid Prototyping
Buildings
Transportation
Energy Systems
New Materials
Nanomaterials
Nanotechnology
Integrated Microsystems and MEMS
Molecular Manufacturing and NanorobotsChapter
Three: DISCUSSION
The Range of Possibilities by 2015
Meta-Technology Trends
Cross-Facilitation of Technology Effects
The Highly Interactive Nature of Trend Effects
The Technology Revolution
The Technology Revolution and Culture
Conclusions
Suggestions for Further ReadingBibliography
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