Presents a concise overview of broad trends in technology, including trends in genomics, cloning, biomedical engineering, smart materials, agile manufacturing, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, and integrated microsystems. Looks at how effects of the technology revolution may play out in different parts of the world, depending on local investment, bioethics, privacy, economic disparity, and cultural threats. Of interest to a broad audience including policymakers, intelligence and defense analysts, researchers and students, and general readers.