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Advancing Technological Civilisation

Advancing Technological Civilisation

Robert Corfe

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Arena Books
Año de edición:
2021
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781911593829
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In confronting the threat to the environment and over-population, it is argued that Technological Civilisation under the leadership of the advanced industrial economies, should take the initiative in addressing the greatest problems of our time.

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