Government and Science: A Troubled, Critical Relationship and What Can Be Done about It(journal article)
By W. Henry Lambright
from Public Administration Review Volume 68 Issue 1 , JanuaryFebruary 2008 p. 5-18
"The U.S. government–science relationship, which helped win World War II, put a man on the moon, unravel the human genome, and nurture economic growth, is troubled. Money is one reason. However, far more than funding, the tensions between government and science are about politics and policy management. Many scientists and their allies argue that the Bush administration has crossed the line separating appropriate control of information from political interference. That is, there has been a "politicization of science." This essay examines the current debate about politicization in historical context; discusses the tensions among scientists, politicians, and administrators; and suggests possible ways to strengthen the government–science partnership in the future."

Australian Construction Handbook, 2008 edition

Rawlinsons

Covers: Building Price and Regional Indices, Building Costs Per Square Metre, Unit prices for all trades and services, Refurbishing and Recycling of Buildings, and more.

Now available in Library & Research Services' Reference Collection.

Distributional effects of changes in Australian infrastructure industies during the 1990s [book]

Author: Australia. Productivity Commission

"Estimates how changes in productivity, employment and the prices of services delivered by the nominated infrastructure industries affected the distribution of real household incomes in Australia’s States and Territories." - overview.

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The Hidden web : finding quality information on the net [book]

Maureen Henninger

"How to uncover valuable content, whether it is an html document or a paper buried deep within a public website." - cover.

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Biofuels in Australia : issues and prospects : a report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

Author: CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems

Considers the following questions: what are the drivers for a biofuel industry, will there be competition for crops with alternative markets, what are the sustainability issues for biofuels, and what infrastructure will be required for biofuel production.

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The Stern Review : an assessment of its methodology [book]

Author: Rick Baker & others (Australia. Productivity Commission)

"Finds that value judgements and ethical perspectives in key parts of the Stern Review’s analysis led to estimates of future economic damages being substantially higher, and abatement costs lower, than most previous studies. The paper notes that the report could usefully have included more sensitivity analysis to highlight to decisionmakers the consequences of alternative assumptions or judgements." - press release.

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Politics and the environment : risk and the role of government and industry [book]

Michael Howes

"Explains how governments have developed environmental policy, and the ongoing tensions between science, industry, the state, social movements, and electoral politics." - cover.

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Plows, plagues, and petroleum : how humans took control of climate [book]

Author: William F. Ruddiman

"Argues that humans have actually been changing the climate for some 8,000 years, as a result of the earlier discovery of agriculture." - cover.

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Sustaining Momentum
by Jake Avila
from Big Issue Australia, No. 297, 12 - 25 Feb 2008, pp. 16-19
"Sustainability has moved from fantasy to fashionable. But what is it, really? And while air-conditioners whirr and fuel-guzzling Hummers rule the road, is it simply wishful thinking?"

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Decomposing technological change at the twilight of the twentieth century: Evidence and lessons from the world's largest innovating firms(journal article)
by Sandro Mendonça and Felicia Fai
from Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice, Vol. 9 No. 3-4, Sept 1, 2007, pp. 311-323
"The present-day economy, characterised by a pattern of steady technological and organisational change, has its roots in the so-called information revolution of the late twentieth century. As this unique period of recent history recedes, the benefits of hindsight make it possible to deliver new perspectives on what really happened across industries facing rapidly mutating global competitive settings. This paper provides an analysis of the transformations that occurred in a collection of technological capabilities nurtured by industrial sectors as represented by nearly 500 of the world's largest industrial corporations during the 1980s and 1990s. Using structural decomposition analysis it shows how industries adapted under the strain of radical shifts in the technological context with varying degrees of success."

New arenas for public life: Negotiating health on-line(journal article)
by Anni Dugdale
from Australian Journal of Political Science, Volume 43 Issue 1, March 2008, pp. 27-41
"This article examines the provision of on-line health information in the Australian polity, looking specifically at the question of whether e-health information can give rise to new forms of politics, citizenship and democracy. It has been argued that the Internet provides new ways for governments to conceive their nature and purpose while, at the same time, providing new forms of civil society and political mobilisation. Adopting a theoretical perspective that regards the technologies of government and not just their ideologies as critical determinants of power distribution within societies (Foucault 1984; Henman 2006), we examine these questions in the specific realm of e-health, using a range of qualitative data drawn from web sites and individual on-line health consumers."

Enterprise architecture as strategy : creating a foundation for business execution [book]

Authors: Jeanne W. Ross & others

Describes "the vision and steps to design an enterprise architecture and create a foundation for execution, highlighting the roles of both business and IT managers." - xi.

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An Introduction to enterprise architecture [book]

Scott A. Bernard

Uses case studies to explain the concept of enterprise architecture, and how to develop an enterprise architecture management plan in your organisation.

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Putting Innovation in Place: Policy Strategies for Industrial Services, Regional Clusters, and Manufacturing SMEs in Japan and the United States(journal article)
by Philip Shapira
from Prometheus, Volume 26 Issue 1, March 2008, pp. 69-87
"This paper examines the evolving situation of mature manufacturing small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in Japan and the United States and considers some of the key challenges they now face in an era of globalization and rapid technological change. The rationale and justification for policy intervention to support mature SMEs is considered. A review is offered of illustrative policy initiatives in three areas: framework policies, industrial services, and regional industrial cluster policies. The convergence of manufacturing and regional policies is noted. The relative strengths and weaknesses of Japanese and US strategies are assessed. The paper concludes with a comparison of Japanese and US approaches to retaining manufacturing SMEs, interpreted through the various and at times interactive ways through which each country's innovation system develops and evolves technology and business support policies."

Reinventing Japan Inc.: Twenty-First Century Innovation Strategies in Japan(journal article)
by Carin Holroyd
from Prometheus, Volume 26, Issue 1, March 2008 , pp. 21-38
"Japan has been a key player in the global competition based on scientific and technological innovation. Through a series of Science and Technology Basic Plans, the national government sought to restructure the country's approach to scientific and technological development, with initiatives ranging from a fundamental restructuring of public universities to major investments in regional clusters. Collaboration with business has likewise been a centerpiece of the Japan strategy, as has high level political leadership of the broad initiative. This paper examines the international and national context of Japanese innovation, outlines the core elements of the Japanese innovation strategy, and provides preliminary observations about the first decade of the country's extensive efforts to establish Japan as a global leader in the commercialization of science and technology."

Sorting out the Mess(journal article)
by Jonathan Green
from Urban, Jan 2008, pp. 38-40
"This article looks at a new waste management system that sorts general household waste with up to 80% diversion from landfill. Governments around the world should take note."

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A Storm of Innovation(journal article)
by Susanna Nelson
from Urban, Jan 2008, pp. 22 -25
"Drought has driven home the importance of urban water cycle management - ensuring water quality, waterway protection and flood mitigation. This article looks at the role of urban planning in achieving these goals."

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Dinosaurs beware(journal article)
by Deborah Tarrant
from Management Today, Jan Feb 2008, pp.12-16
"Today's challenge for all levels of business to embrace the new sustainability world order is ignored at their peril. This includes developing leading solutions against those far-sighted competitors taking us into a new age."

Cyclones, rainfalls and temperature: Does Australia have a climate crisis?(journal article)
by Jennifer Marohasy
from Institute of Public Affairs Review, Vol. 59 Issue 4, Jan 2008, pp.52-53
"This article looks at whether Australia has a climate crisis."

A Blind Man's Guide to Energy Policy(journal article)
By Jane C. S. Long
from Issues in Science and Technology, Vol. 24 Issue 2, Winter 2008, pp. 51-56
"The broad vision needed to transform the energy system will develop only when narrowly focused constituencies learn to see through the eyes of others."