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Originally published in 1995, this book follows the preceding 4 volumes (Aisa, Africa, Latin America and Developed Countries) and discusses technological transformation in development history. It examines the various aspects determining the speed, size and shape of the historical process of transformation in developed countries after WW2.

Originally published in 1993, this book contains 3 studies on Africa: Algeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The studies underline the difficulties which Africa has faced in initiating its technological transformation. Adverse conditions and poor infrastructure have made the continent much more vulnerable to both external and internal disturbances and as a result many countries have not had the opportunity to make a real beginning towards their transformation.

Originally published in 1993, this book contains 4 studies on Asia: Bangladesh, India, South Korea and Sri Lanka. The studies reflect 4 different patterns of technological transformation. The sources used draw upon research in development economics, economic history, technology and studies in general and country studies in particular.

Originally published in 1992 this book charts a global restructuring of telecommunications industries worldwide. It examines the impact of new technology for consequences of change in trade and government policies.

Originally published in 1985, in the deteriorating climate of East-West relations technology transfer became vitally important. This book reviews the state of technology transfer to the East in the 1980s and considers the place of Western technology in the Eastern economies. It also discusses the strategic goals of Western technology embargoes.

Originally published in 1999, this volume contains a systematic collection of both theoretical and applied studies on user information systems for road users. Te book contains European, American and Asian contributions and shows the analytical wealth of recent studies in this field.

Originally published in 1993 this book presents the findings of 14 teams involved in a research initiative to examine the initiation and resonse to innovation in firms. It draws together the many strands which were discovered to influence the succesful generation and adoption of new technologies.