The rush of technology in the 20th century brought more advances than the 11th through 19th centuries combined. Automobiles and aircraft, television and radio, computers and global communications, medical imaging and the leap of humans beyond Earth's atmosphere -- all these were born from the creative spark and labor of scientists and engineers. How can we ensure that technology is humane and not inane? Can nations mount an effective defense without having to shoot? When computer intelligence exceeds human intelligence, what will it mean to be human? If you could "uninvent" one technology, which would you choose -- and why? How can we prevent ourselves from drowning in high-tech waste? Why should engineers take the long view? These questions and many others are explored in Engineering Tomorrow: Today's Technology Experts Envision the Next Century by 50 world-renowned experts in all disciplines of science and technology. Nobel laureates Arno Penzias and Charles H. Townes, Internet co-inventor Vinton G. Cerf, environmentalist Stewart Brand, physicist Freeman J. Dyson, record-holding oceanographer Sylvia A. Earle, arms experts Norman R. Augustine and Richard L. Garwin, and microchip pioneers Jack S. Kilby and Gordon E. Moore are among the 50 featured scientists and engineers who envision technology's potential for the 21st century -- as well as the social responsibility borne by all who are engineering today and planning for tomorrow. "How will the next century change us?" is commonly asked as the 20th century comes to a close. Engineering Tomorrow not only explores the answers to this question but also asks: "How will we change the next century?" Bell, former editor of Scientific American and Omni, and Dooling, principal writer, Science@NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, mix a history of recent technological advances with an analysis of where engineering seems to be headed. Sidebars containing insights from 50 of today's leading technology experts (including Nobel laureates, inventors, and engineering fellows) are interspersed in the narrative. Many of these experts raise ethical and societal concerns dealing with how these advances will be used. Myriad technologies are reviewed including electric vehicles, artificial organs, space exploration, and the Internet. An entire chapter is dedicated to our responsibility to the environment. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.AWilliam Baer, Harold B. Lee Lib., Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. A truly inspiring book that should be in college libraries and career counseling offices. -- Choice Magazine, June 2000 Brave New World? the 20th century witnessed more technological advances than the 11th through the 19th combined, and the 21st will see even more. That's the message to be gleaned from ENGINEERING TOMORROW (IEEE Press, $49.95), a kaleidoscopic illustrated survey of some of the changes that may lie ahead. Janie Fouke, editor, and the writers Trudy E. Bell and Dave Dooling have called upon some 50 experts to examine such matters as Mars missions, climate changes, safer nuclear power, a more efficient INternet, better television (including improved program content) and even "boosting the collective IQ." It all sounds very promising, but there's still room for an occasional qualm, as whe the question is asked: "Who needs art museums when you can have the virtual statue in your office?" Answer: me. -- Herbert Kupferberg -- Parade Magazine, January 16, 2000 Science & Technology Engineering Tomorrow Today's Technology Experts Envision the Next Century Edited by Janie Fouke Written by Trudy E. Bell and Dave Dooling The rush of technology in the 20 th century has brought more advances than the 11 th through 19 th combined. Automobiles and aircraft, television and radio, computers and global communications, medical imaging, and the leap of humans beyond Earth's atmosphere--all were born from the creative spark and labor of scientists and engineers. How can we ensure that technology is humane and not inane? - Can nations mount an effective defense without having to shoot? - When computer intelligence exceeds human intelligence, what will it mean to be human? - If you could 'uninvent' one technology, which would you choose--and why? - How can we prevent ourselves from drowning in high-tech waste? - Why should engineers take the long view? These questions and many more are explored in Engineering Tomorrow: Today's Technology Experts Envision the Next Century by 50 world-renowned experts in all disciplines of science and technology. Nobel laureates Arno Penzias and Charles H. Townes, Internet co-inventor Vinton G. Cerf, environmentalist Stewart Brand, physicist Freeman J. Dyson, record-holding oceanographer Sylvia A. Earle, arms experts Norman R. Augustine and Richard L. Garwin, and microchip pioneers Jack S. Kilby and Gordon E. Moore are among the 50 featured scientists and engineers who envision tech