Abstract
One of the many things we congratulate ourselves on as a species is our technical capability. Indeed, there is much to be proud of. Today we routinely perform things that would be ‘miracles’ to our great grandparents. We stretch our technology further and further in pursuit of new commercial opportunities. The speed of introduction of new ideas and new technology is breathtaking. Here are some simple examples.
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© 2002 Alan Coppin and John Barratt
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Coppin, A., Barratt, J. (2002). Introduction. In: Timeless Management. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403907158_1
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