To provide information on the relationship of automation to changing occupational patterns and related worker displacements, examples of automation and technological change in industry are given. Some summary findings are: (1) Technological advancements cause some jobs to disappear and also cause some new jobs to appear, (2) Many workers dispaced…

The author examines the impact of "high-tech" industries on labor markets, the division of labor and the organization of work, and the policy options open to societies for dealing with the effects. (CT)

The cellular radio telephone, which can operate without wires throughout an entire metropolitan area and can make long-distance and international calls through the existing wired telephone network, is revolutionizing the mobile telephone industry. However, it is actually only the first step toward an international person-to-person communications…

Argues that the decline in the competitiveness of American industries arises from a failure to innovate in quality management rather than from a decline in product quality. Discusses the superiority of the U.S. in generating technological innovations and its lag in the commercialization of the fruits of that technology. (HB)

Elaborates on problems in the book industry. Describes current trends in publishing and future possibilities for the book industry. (EL)

A financial survey of the American publishing scene (estimated net book sales, expenses for publishing and marketing professional books) is followed by descriptions of the editorial and marketing processes. Practices relating to contracts, imprints, distribution arrangements, and remainders are described noting changes in contemporary publishing…

Reviews the history of ready-to-wear production, describes how computer technology is changing production methods, and discusses the future of clothing construction and instruction. (SK)

Examination of the relationship among librarians, independent scholarly publishers, and scholars as natural partners in the creation and dissemination of knowledge highlights traditional functions and the disruption of the relationship caused by new technologies of electronic publishing and information networks. Ways of dealing constructively with…

Discussion of the context of mutual commitment to the service of society in which the publisher/librarian dialog should be carried out notes the roles of the publisher and the librarian, effects of the new technology, commercial considerations, and economic forces. Twelve references are included. (EJS)

Identifies factors undermining library phenomenon of "ultrafiche" collection. Proposal of concept by Rand Corporation (1968), publication of two prototype collections (Library Resources Inc.'s "Library of American Civilization," and National Cash Register's "PCMI Library Collections"), and forces having adverse effect on viability and longevity of…

Illustrates employment trends and projections in high technology occupations. Indicates that the small size of high technology industries limits the number of jobs that will be available. (SK)

The Fossil Energy Program is attempting to develop and demonstrate, in conjunction with industry, the technology necessary for establishing a synthetic fuels-from coal industry. Technologies discussed include coal liquefaction, high and low BTU gasification, advanced power systems, direct combustion, Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and petroleum,…

Discusses a number of ways in which food processing innovations have actual or potential value in drastically reducing waste, maintaining product quality and improving product yield. (JR)

Productivity in farm machinery manufacturing is examined. The authors discuss how the national economy affects productivity, how the growth of agriculture and technology has changed the industry, and how future trends may cause change in the industry. (CT)

Microcomputers and robots, and how they affect homes, schools, offices, and factories, are examined. Future developments such as self-programing computers and a robot-operated factory are also discussed. (CT)