The Microelectronics revolution

About this book

This anthology contains the best available writing on both sides of the Atlantic on the technology of the microprocessor and its social implications. The likely impact on the factory floor, the office, and on society as a whole is examined, with special reference to the consequences for employment and industrial relations. The styles of these pieces vary widely, so the readers it has been designed for can use it as the basis for a comprehensive course on society and the new technology.