Technology and the future of work /

Adler (University of Southern California) has compiled briefing papers from a 1990 seminar at Stanford University on the topic of worker skills in an increasingly high-tech work environment. The book's theme suggests that industry will require a managerial and staff work force with enhanced skills, education, and the ability to think creatively. After an introductory chapter, contributors explore attempts to optimize the relationship between technology, people, and organization by analyzing US, European, Australian, and Asiatic responses to the changes demanded by the emerging technocracy. The writing style is succinct with excellent use of tabular and graphic materials. Chapter-end references provide an extensive bibliography for the reader. A companion volume addressing issues surrounding the implementation of new technologies in industry titled "Designing Technology for Usuability" is forthcoming. Graduate; faculty; professional. S. R. Kahn; University of Cincinnati