An eloquent call to re-energize science and technology. Brilliantly
synthesizes current science, exposing America's economic meltdown
as scientific failure. Explains nanotechnology, knowledge economy,
maglev, AI, biotechnology, the Internet as crucial to prosperity.
Reveals how America was made hostage to energy cartels,
bailout-seekers, obsolete technology. Johns Hopkins technology
expert Aris Melissaratos formerly led a multibillion-dollar
high-tech firm. N.J. Slabbert is an honored scholar and former
Reader's Digest senior editor. Showing how America lost its
technological nerve, they argue that "returning to the technology
standard" can build a vibrant civilization. Powerful ] delightfully
easy reading ] recommended for those who need to understand the
intricacies of technology and innovation in the 21st Century] a
very strong contribution to our understanding of the global
economy. Rita Colwell, PhD, DSc, US NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE
LAUREATE, DIRECTOR, US NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 1998-2004,
former PRESIDENT, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
1996. Could not have come at a better time." J.Gansler, former US
UNDERSECRETARY OF DEFENSE. "Essential reading." G.Decker, former
SCIENCE ADVISOR TO US DEFENSE SEC. "There is only one way out of
the country's economic, environmental and energy mess and it is
described with rare clarity in this book." MANUFACTURING &
TECHNOLOGY NEWS. "Excitingly signposts the way out of America's
crisis of confidence. All business, government and educational
leaders will benefit from this timely, nationally and
internationally relevant work." Emily DeRocco, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL
CENTER FOR AMERICAN WORKFORCE, former US Assist.Sec. of Labor.
"Superb" P.N. Yiannos, PhD, HELLENIC NEWS OF AMERICA.
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