Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-111) and index.
Contents
What is automation? / Thomas B. Sheridan -- Automation contributes to problems of abundance and scarcity / Jim Pinto -- Automation signals the robotics revolution / Marshall Brain -- Expanding automation benefits the economy / Donald A. Vincent -- Automation and advancing technologies threaten labor / Dan Jacoby -- Automation threatens manufacturing jobs more than outsourcing / Wes Iversen -- Automation benefits agriculture / John K. Schueller -- Traditional farming should not be overlooked / John Ikerd -- Health care management can benefit from automation / Avi Hoffer -- Health care management may not benefit from automation / Barry Chaiken -- Smart homes can assist the lives of the elderly / Institute for the future -- Smart homes should help the elderly be mentally and physically active / Stephen S. Intille -- Organizations to contact.
