Research and Development in Work and Technology : Proceedings of a European Workshop, Dortmund, Germany, 23-25 October 1990

The volume presents the, partially updated, contributions tothe first European Workshop on Research & Developmentstrategies in work and technology. The 45 contributions from9 countries sum up essential aspects and features ofnational programmes in the field as well as in relatedEuropean and international labour organizations (ILO)activities. The role of the labour market parties as majoragents is discussed. Approaches to gap the basic conflictbetween human and social goals vs. economic reasoning inthis field are dealt with. The potential integration ofecological goals in present and future activities as wellas holistic approaches in R&D are treated under strategicaspects. Forms and problems of dissemination and transfer ofrelevant know-how are another point under consideration.Future aspects of the German and other national andinternational programmes finalize the volume. A survey onnational and European programmes in the field is appended.Pornschlegel, Hans is the author of 'Research and Development in Work and Technology : Proceedings of a European Workshop, Dortmund, Germany, 23-25 October 1990', published 1992 under ISBN 9783790806298 and ISBN 3790806293.