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8 pages in length. Computers have become a significant part of life. There is no denying that their very presence has drastically altered humanity's existence since the mid to late 1940s. Through a number of developments, computers have not only become integral components of virtually every aspect of a person's life, but ...

An 8 page paper discussing the average person's perception of the effects of the Year 2000 computer date problem. Though the problem can be postponed for 50 years with relative ease for most applications, it still remains likely that there will be short-term problems for the individual associated with the turn of the century. Some ...

An 11 page paper that provides a substantive overview of the background behind the problem of computer systems and the year 2000, and considers 3 possible solutions to calming the economic panic swelling and critiques these solutions. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at a range of technological innovations which took place between 1930 and 1944. The paper discusses innovations including the development of photocopier technology, the radio telescope and a computer. The innovations are discussed and patterns underlying technological innovation of this time assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 9 page assertion that technology not only presents a threat to our natural world but has the potential to strip us of our very humanness. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the technology that seeks a new personal military defense weapon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page essay on technology & society in which the author acknowledges the positive effects of technology and then goes into detail about the negative impacts including : pollution, violent crime, destructive weapons, and more. It is essentially argued that for every good thing technology brings, it seems to bring at least two ...

This 3 page paper contends that the mass media plays a role in determining whether we will accept or reject techologies like email, instant messages, and texting. The most important factor, however, is whether we need these technologies in our lives. No sources are listed.

A 10 page paper which examines technology dependency in the United States, based on, inspired by, themes presented in E.M. Forster’s story “The Machine Stops.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes and analyzes David Strong's "Promise of Technology," as presented in Strong's "Crazy Mountains" and his essay titled "Promise of Technology versus God's Promise in Job." Albert Borgman is also presented as it apparently opposes Strong's views. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page review of cell phone technology. The author utilizes critical response techniques to explore the binary patterns that determine the function and functionality of this technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of senior citizens and technology. Barriers to adoption are explored in a research design. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper critically discusses the impact that new technology is having on the workplace in terms of the way businesses are organized, looking at the negative changes such as job losses and positive changes such as job creation and empowerment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the influences that impact on the adoption rate of technology by employees in the workplace. The paper breaks down the influences into three categories; individual influences organization influences and technology influences, within each category a minimum of seven different influences are discussed, looking at the way in which they ...

This 4-page paper focuses on technological developments in medicine. Topics include telesurgery, virtual systems and intranets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the arguments for and against digital and analogue signals. Focusing on their use in television and mobile telecommunications, the advantages and disadvantages of the current trend are discussed. The bibliography sites 2 sources.

20 pages in length. Technology's reach into the deep recesses of human existence has been both grand and far-reaching. That mankind stands at the crossroads of yet another millennium more economically, socially and industrially advanced than ever before speaks to the significant leaps forward technological advancement has allowed. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

An 8 page overview of cellular telephone technology. Provides a technical outline of the telephone industry as a whole and related the importance of challenge in the improvement of technology. Presents digital technology as the current paradigm in the field. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

7 pages in length. Organizations have to consider many information systems and technology-related issues within the boundaries of contemporary commerce. With the vast technological implementation of late, a very pertinent question must be answered: Is information technology an answer to organizational problems or in truth the cause of many of them? Clearly, ...

This 10 page paper argues that technology is a way of life, but technology has changed the way people live, sometimes not for the better. David Noble's ideas about technology are examined. It is argued that technology is generally good, opposing Noble's arguments. Some quotes from Noble are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page discussion of how technology has changed American culture. This article emphasizes twentieth century changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the relationship between technology life cycles and innovation life cycles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Technology and Policy

  • 8 page paper

This 8 page paper looks at the nexus between policy and technology, and the role government policy plays in establishing country competitiveness. This is discussed with the use of Michael E Porters model of Diamond of National Advantage and examination of three different countries; the UK, India and Japan. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

Antibody Technology

  • 3 page paper

This 3 page paper provides an overview of how monoclonal antibody technology works, how it has been applied to solve a particular problem and its strengths and weaknesses in relation to other technologies used to address this problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses technology over the past two centuries from market economies through the current information society. This paper discusses the ways in which people have responded to new technologies - both positive and negative reactions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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