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Guayule:A case study in civilian technology
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In this article, a case study documents the difficulty of initiating civilian technology programs in government and concludes that such programs are difficult but feasible undertakings and that despite their scanty record of success, they can be deserving of public resources and support.About:
This article is published in Technology in Society.The article was published on 1985-01-01. It has received 2 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Government.read more
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