Ernest Braun

John Robinson

American Rose Society

Sunset Books

Robert Cox

Herman Willis

Walter Lammerts

John Paul Edwards

Lane Books

Clyde Stocking

Editorial Staffs

Aplin Dudley

Blair Stapp

Mason Weymouth

Jerry A. Anson

Caroll Calkins

Clyde Childress

Howard B. Hoffman

Maynard L. Parker

Ron Partridge

Theodore Osmundson

William Aplin

A Sunset Book, Title No. 365

How to Grow Roses

Stuart MacDonald

A basic contribution to the discussion of semiconductor electronics, the major technology of our age.

The History and Impact of Semiconductor Electronics

Revolution in Miniature

Paul Adamson

Marty Arbunich

Atriums, household conveniences, and sleek styling made Eichler Homes a standard-bearer for bringing the modern home design to middle-class America.

Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream

Eichler

Do new innovations and products improve our lives? Has our relentless pursuit of technological progress eliminated the blight of poverty, of inequality, of discrimination, of crime, of war? Has the advance of technology increased our happiness and led us to fulfillment and social harmony? The ads would have us think so. But not all technological innovation is desirable, and the fastest rate of change is not necessarily the best. Futile Progress explores the multiple and far-reaching ways in which our society and our environment have been affected by technological change. It reveals how far unfettered 'advances' can be blamed for environmental damage, and analyses to what extent our unquestioning acceptance of new technologies has contributed to the social insecurity, inequality and dislocation evident today. In this original and thought provoking book, Ernest Braun argues for effective safeguards against these adverse effects of technologies beneficial to society receive public support. Only if the consequences of technological change are anticipated can technology be harnessed to work for common good.

Technology's empty promise

Futile Progress

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Technology Assessment for Managers

Technology in Context

Tideline

Ernest Braun

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