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The Impact of Automation on Society.

Authors :
Bates, Frederick L.
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Jun1969, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p4-6, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Cartoon or Caricature
Publication Year :
1969

Abstract

The article provides information on the impact of automation on the society particularly in the U.S. It is stated that automation is part of the larger process of social change which has been going on in human society since its inception and it has had an enormous impact on the production, communication and scientific investigation. The paper emphasizes that since automation represents the highest development to technology, it is inevitable that industries will move in its direction. It discusses the relation of automation to other technologies and how technology is related to the organization of society.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
25
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21498732
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1969.11455225