Originally published in 1990 this book provides an authoritative and detailed account of the initiatives of US state governments with science and technology programs designed to foster economic growth.

This book examines what societal changes must occur over the next generation to ensure a successful transition to sustainability. An array of prominent authors present, for scholars and decision makers…

The contributors to this study look at the attempts of eight states to foster economic development through science and advanced technology industries and discuss factors common to the emergence of…