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HTSF Marketing and Customer Education: A Role for a Technology Awareness Programme?
NARESH PANDIT, G. M. PETER SWANN & TIM WATTS
Pages: 293-308
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Catching Up or Marking Time? Technology Transfer and Market Fragmentation in Australia
JAN TODD
Pages: 309-327
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Innovation and the Patent Attorney
STUART MACDONALD & BERNARD LEFANG
Pages: 329-343
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Reluctance to Innovate: A Case Study of the Titanium Dioxide Industry
DALLAS HANSON, JOHN STEEN & PETER LIESCH
Pages: 345-356
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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The United States and the Global Information Infrastructure: Orchestrator, Functionary, or Mediator?
EDWARD A. COMOR
Pages: 357-367
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Stormy Weather: Grid-connected Solar and Wind Energy in Victoria
ANDREA BUNTING
Pages: 369-386
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Plant Pathology in Western Australia: The Contributions of an Australian Woman Scientist
NESSY ALLEN
Pages: 387-398
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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A Contextualising, Socio-technical Definition of Technology: Learning from Ancient Greece and Foucault
DAVID ROONEY
Pages: 399-407
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Book Reviews

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Beyond Competition: The Future of Telecommunications, Donald M. Lamberton (Ed.), Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1995, viii + 416 pp., AU$177.25, ISBN 0 4448 2252 6
Albert Richards
Pages: 409-411
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Innovation, Welfare and Industrial Structure: An Evolutionary Analysis, Timothy M. Wakeley, Aldershot, Avebury, 1997, xiii + 173 pp., £32.50, ISBN 1 8597 2391 8
John Foster
Pages: 412-413
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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For the Common Good: CSIRO and Public Sector Research and Development, Peter Ewer (Ed.), Sydney, Pluto Press, 1995, ix + 102 pp., AU$19.95, ISBN 1 8640 3024 0
Jenny Stewart
Pages: 413-416
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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The Diffusion of Information Technology: Experience of Industrial Countries and Lessons for Developing Countries, A World Bank Discussion Paper, No. 281, Nagy Hanna, Ken Guy & Erik Arnold, Washington, DC, The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The World Bank, 1995, xix + 207 pp., ISBN 0 8213 3216 3
Rhoda Reyes
Pages: 416-419
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforThe Diffusion of Information Technology: Experience of Industrial Countries and Lessons for Developing Countries, A World Bank Discussion Paper, No. 281, Nagy Hanna, Ken Guy & Erik Arnold, Washington, DC, The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The World Bank, 1995, xix + 207 pp., ISBN 0 8213 3216 3 | References | PDF (274.4 KB)
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Local Matters—Perspectives on the Globalisation of Technology, John Phillimore (Ed.), Perth, Western Australia, Institute for Science and Technology Policy Murdoch University, 1995, xii + 186pp., AU$ 15.00, ISBN 0 8690 5411 2
Ernst-Olav Ruhle
Pages: 419-422
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforLocal Matters—Perspectives on the Globalisation of Technology, John Phillimore (Ed.), Perth, Western Australia, Institute for Science and Technology Policy Murdoch University, 1995, xii + 186pp., AU$ 15.00, ISBN 0 8690 5411 2 | References | PDF (274.3 KB)
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The Shaping of Automation: A Historical Analysis of the Interaction Between Technology and Organization 1950–1985, Dirk de Wit, Hilversum, Uitgeverij Verloren, 1994, 409 pp., f 69, ISBN 9 0655 0414 1
Paul K. Couchman
Pages: 422-424
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforThe Shaping of Automation: A Historical Analysis of the Interaction Between Technology and Organization 1950–1985, Dirk de Wit, Hilversum, Uitgeverij Verloren, 1994, 409 pp., f 69, ISBN 9 0655 0414 1 | References | PDF (198.5 KB)
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Managers and Innovation: Strategies for a Biotechnology, John Howells, London, Routledge, 1994, xii + 241 pp., £42.00, ISBN 0 4150 8590 X
Lyndal Thorburn
Pages: 424-427
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforManagers and Innovation: Strategies for a Biotechnology, John Howells, London, Routledge, 1994, xii + 241 pp., £42.00, ISBN 0 4150 8590 X | References | PDF (273.9 KB)
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Women in Science, Engineering and Technology, Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Group, Office of the Chief Scientist, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Canberra, Australia, Australian Govemment Publishing Service, 1995, 78pp., Free, ISBN 0 6444 5467 9
Andrew H. Wilson
Pages: 427-430
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforWomen in Science, Engineering and Technology, Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Group, Office of the Chief Scientist, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Canberra, Australia, Australian Govemment Publishing Service, 1995, 78pp., Free, ISBN 0 6444 5467 9 | PDF (277.9 KB)
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The Environmental Imperative: Eco-social Concerns for Australian Agriculture, Frank Vanclay & Geoffrey Lawrence, Rockhampton, Australia, Central Qyeensland University Press, 1995, xxvi + 203 pp., AU$19.95 ISBN 1 8759 9800 4
Andrew Monk
Pages: 430-433
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforThe Environmental Imperative: Eco-social Concerns for Australian Agriculture, Frank Vanclay & Geoffrey Lawrence, Rockhampton, Australia, Central Qyeensland University Press, 1995, xxvi + 203 pp., AU$19.95 ISBN 1 8759 9800 4 | PDF (286.6 KB)
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The Trouble with Computers: Usefulness, Usability, and Productivity, Thomas K. Landauer, Cambridge, MA, MIT Press, 1995, x + 425 pp. US$27.50 (hbk), ISBN 0 262 1 2186 7
Stephen E. Little
Pages: 433-436
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforThe Trouble with Computers: Usefulness, Usability, and Productivity, Thomas K. Landauer, Cambridge, MA, MIT Press, 1995, x + 425 pp. US$27.50 (hbk), ISBN 0 262 1 2186 7 | References | PDF (284 KB)
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The Politics of Space: A History of US-Soviet/Russian Competition, Matthew J. Von Bencke, Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1997, viii + 264 pp., US$49.95, ISBN 0 8133 3192 7
Alan Marshall
Pages: 436-439
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforThe Politics of Space: A History of US-Soviet/Russian Competition, Matthew J. Von Bencke, Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1997, viii + 264 pp., US$49.95, ISBN 0 8133 3192 7 | PDF (288.8 KB)
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Economics and Biology, Geoffr ey M. Hodgson (Ed.), Aldershot, Edward Elgar, 1995, xxv + 598 pp., AU$233.75, ISBN 1 8589 8050 X
John Laurent
Pages: 439-442
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
First Page PreviewforEconomics and Biology, Geoffr ey M. Hodgson (Ed.), Aldershot, Edward Elgar, 1995, xxv + 598 pp., AU$233.75, ISBN 1 8589 8050 X | References | PDF (282.2 KB)
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Failure and Lessons Learned in Infonnation Technology Management: An International Journal, Jay Liebowitz (Editor-in-Chief), New York, Sydney, Tokyo, Cognizant Communication Corporation, ISBN 1088-128X
Page: 443
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Convergence: The Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, Julia Knight and Alexis Weedon (Eds), Luton, John Libbey Media, ISSN 1354-8565
Page: 443
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Communicatio: South African Journal for Communication Theory and Research, Pieter J. Fourie (Ed.), Pretoria, South Africa, University of South Africa, ISSN 0250-0167
Page: 443
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Communication Research Trends: A Quarterly Review of Communfcarion Research W.E. Berinatski, SJ (Ed.), St Louis, Missouri, Center fir the Study of Communication and Culture, St Louis University, ISSN 0144-4646
Pages: 443-444
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforCommunication Research Trends: A Quarterly Review of Communfcarion Research W.E. Berinatski, SJ (Ed.), St Louis, Missouri, Center fir the Study of Communication and Culture, St Louis University, ISSN 0144-4646 | PDF (97.5 KB)
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White Paper on Science and Technology: Preparing for the 21st Century, South African Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Pretoria, Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, 1996, 47 pp., ISBN 0 6211 7590 0
Page: 444
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforWhite Paper on Science and Technology: Preparing for the 21st Century, South African Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Pretoria, Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, 1996, 47 pp., ISBN 0 6211 7590 0 | PDF (56.9 KB)
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Handbook of Conununication Technologies 1996: Telecommunications and Corporate Networking in Southern Africa and Selected African Countries, BMi TechKnowledge, Johannesburg, International Data Corporation, South Africa, 1996, 377 pp., no ISBN auailable
Page: 444
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforHandbook of Conununication Technologies 1996: Telecommunications and Corporate Networking in Southern Africa and Selected African Countries, BMi TechKnowledge, Johannesburg, International Data Corporation, South Africa, 1996, 377 pp., no ISBN auailable | PDF (56.9 KB)
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Empowering Communities in the Informacion Society: Conference Proceedings, Compiled by J.D. Berlyn, Development Bank of South Africa, 1996, 215 pp., ISBN 1 9196 9213 4
Page: 444
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Effects on Ernpfoyrnent of the Liberalisation of the Telecommunications Sector, BIPE Conseil, IFO Institute (Munich) and LENTIC Institute (Liège), Brussels, European Commission (DG V and DG XIII), 1997, 280 pp., no ISBN available
Pages: 444-445
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforEffects on Ernpfoyrnent of the Liberalisation of the Telecommunications Sector, BIPE Conseil, IFO Institute (Munich) and LENTIC Institute (Liège), Brussels, European Commission (DG V and DG XIII), 1997, 280 pp., no ISBN available | PDF (105.2 KB)
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Multimedia—Potentials and Challenges from an Economic Perspective, Dieter Elixmann & Peter Kürble (Eds), Bad Honnef, Wissenschaftliches Institut für Kommunikationsdienste (WIK), 1996, 260 pp., ISSN 1431-066X
Page: 445
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforMultimedia—Potentials and Challenges from an Economic Perspective, Dieter Elixmann & Peter Kürble (Eds), Bad Honnef, Wissenschaftliches Institut für Kommunikationsdienste (WIK), 1996, 260 pp., ISSN 1431-066X | PDF (54.2 KB)
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Technikfolgenabschätzung und Technikgestaltung in der Telekommunikation, Franz Büllingen (Ed.), Bad Honnef, Wissenschofiliches Institut für Kommunikationsdienste (WIK), 1996, 360 pp., ISSN 1431-066X
Page: 445
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforTechnikfolgenabschätzung und Technikgestaltung in der Telekommunikation, Franz Büllingen (Ed.), Bad Honnef, Wissenschofiliches Institut für Kommunikationsdienste (WIK), 1996, 360 pp., ISSN 1431-066X | PDF (54.2 KB)
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The Urban Research Program: 1966–1996, Patrick Troy, Canberra, Urban Research Program, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, 1997, 78 pp., ISBN 0 7315 2812 3
Page: 445
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Rural and Regional.au/for All: Report of the Working Party Investigating the Developmenr of Online Infrastructure and Services Development in Regional and Rural Australia, Information Policy Advisory Council, Canberra, Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts, 1997, iii + 94 pp., ISBN 0 6422 7156 9
Pages: 445-446
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforRural and Regional.au/for All: Report of the Working Party Investigating the Developmenr of Online Infrastructure and Services Development in Regional and Rural Australia, Information Policy Advisory Council, Canberra, Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts, 1997, iii + 94 pp., ISBN 0 6422 7156 9 | PDF (97 KB)
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Australian Telecommunications Regulation: The Conmmunications Law Centre Guide, Communications Law Centre, Sydney, University of New South Wales, Communications Law Centre, 1997, iii + 144 pp., AU$45.00, ISBN 0 7334 1554 7
Page: 446
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforAustralian Telecommunications Regulation: The Conmmunications Law Centre Guide, Communications Law Centre, Sydney, University of New South Wales, Communications Law Centre, 1997, iii + 144 pp., AU$45.00, ISBN 0 7334 1554 7 | PDF (48.7 KB)
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Rural Australia OnLine, Roger Buckeridge, Canberra, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, 1996, vi + 58 pp., AU$20.00, ISBN 0 6422 0519 0
Page: 446
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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International Telecommunications Reform in Australia, Industry Commission, Canberra, Industry Commission, 1997, xii + 90 pp., ISBN 0 6443 8221 X
Page: 446
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Telecommunications Economics and Policy Issues, Industry Commission, Canberra, Industry Commission, 1997, xx + 179pp., ISBN 0 6443 9784 5
Page: 446
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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Regulatory Implications of Telecommunications Convergence, David N. Townsend, Geneva, International Telecommunication Union, 1997, iii + 73 pp., ISBN 9 2610 6441 8
Page: 447
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforRegulatory Implications of Telecommunications Convergence, David N. Townsend, Geneva, International Telecommunication Union, 1997, iii + 73 pp., ISBN 9 2610 6441 8 | PDF (33 KB)
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Brilliant Careers: Women Collectors and Illustrators in Queensland, Compiled by Judith McKay, Brisbane, Queensland Museum, 1997, vii + 80 pp., AU$19.95, ISBN 0 7242 7693 9
Page: 447
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforBrilliant Careers: Women Collectors and Illustrators in Queensland, Compiled by Judith McKay, Brisbane, Queensland Museum, 1997, vii + 80 pp., AU$19.95, ISBN 0 7242 7693 9 | PDF (33 KB)
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An Automation Policy for Australia: Advanced Technology at Work for the Nation, Australian Robot Association, Sydney, Australian Robot Association, 1995, v + 35 pp., AU$20.00, ISBN 0 6463 2509 5
Page: 447
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
CitationforAn Automation Policy for Australia: Advanced Technology at Work for the Nation, Australian Robot Association, Sydney, Australian Robot Association, 1995, v + 35 pp., AU$20.00, ISBN 0 6463 2509 5 | PDF (33 KB)
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Miscellany

News
Page: 449
Published online: 21 Oct 2008
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