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From Industry to Arms - The Political Economy of High Technology (Hardcover, New)
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From Industry to Arms - The Political Economy of High Technology (Hardcover, New)
Series: Contributions in Economics and Economic History
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The importance of technology in our day to day lives is something
that few people would deny. At home and in the office, in business
and in politics, the effects of technology are pervasive. In this
important new study, Anthony DiFilippo examines one specific aspect
of this issue: the forces of political economy that direct the
course of industrial technology. The book thoroughly analyzes the
topic both empirically and comparatively and assesses the impact
the political economy of technology has on the nation's standard of
living, its quality of life, and its long-term prospects for
economic and democratic advancement. In addition, DiFilippo
concludes with a practical and rational alternative to confront
many of the economic problems described. The book's primary thesis
states that recent U.S. industrial policy, which has emphasized
continuous advancement of military capabilities, has absorbed large
amounts of capital and technical personnel. At the same time,
foreign nations have improved their technological capacities
through comprehensive, civilian-supported industrial policies. To
improve U.S. competitiveness, manufacturing, productivity, and,
ultimately, the standard of living, DiFilippo shows that
technological resources must be shifted to the civilian sector. He
examines a wide range of issues surrounding the topic, from the
demise of the post-industrial economy and the conventional
explanations for competitive decline to the resource drain of
advanced warfare and the industrial policies of Japan, West
Germany, and France. An extensive set of charts and tables support
DiFilippo's argument and point out some of the serious economic
problems the U.S. approach to high technology has caused. A
bibliography of selected works is also provided. With its
pertinence to current economic, political, and technological
issues, From Industry to Arms will be a valuable resource for
courses in government and business, political economy, policy
analysis, and science and technology. Public and academic libraries
will also find it to be an important and timely addition to their
collections.
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