Title: A review of the development of Technology Assessment

Authors: M.C. Janes

Addresses: Programme of Policy Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (PREST), The University, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK

Abstract: The history of TA is outlined, from the 1960s (before the establishment of the OTA) to current European developments, with particular focus on its institutionalization and on the development of TA, concentrating on general views rather than specific methods. For reasons of brevity the USA and the European Community are the focus of attention. Some criticisms of TA are also offered and a number of issues for the immediate future are outlined.

Keywords: technology assessment; cost-benefit analysis; technological forecasting; institutionalisation; USA; United States; Europe; technology management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.1996.025448

International Journal of Technology Management, 1996 Vol.11 No.5/6, pp.507 - 522

Published online: 22 May 2009 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article