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The Rise and Fall of American Technology

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Dr. Lynn G. Gref's study of "The Rise and Fall of Amercan Technology" is far more than a fascinating review of the great achievements of many American inventors. The author, who has devoted his life to working in America's defense, space, and inteligence fields, is more than qualified not only to trace this history, but also to point out that America is losing its place in developing new technologies, and, along with this, its position as a great eonomical power.
Dr. Gref follows the complicated development of such mundane inventions like silly putty and sliced bread to more important ones like the internet, atomic bomb, and cell phones; he shows how involved the process is of moving from a mere idea to a practical, usable product, one that can have great eonomic influence on a nation. The book is well written, easily read, and povides a clear look at our great achievements and the possibility of our losing the spirit and intelligence that led to such brilliant tehnologial dominance.