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The article focuses on the book "Methodology of Technology Assessment," edited by Marvin J. Cetron and Bodo Bartocha. This book contains papers and articles which emphasize the basic methodology of technological assessment, extracted from the book "Technology Assessment in a Dynamic Environment." The topics discussed in the book are: A Method for Planning and Assessing Technology Against Relevant National Goals in Developing Countries," The Environment: A Systems Approach With Emphasis on Monitoring," "Introducing Societal Indicators Into Technology Assessment," and "The Role of Law and Lawyers in Technology Assessment."

The article focuses on the book "Technology Assessment in a Dynamic Environment," edited by Marvin J. Cetron. The introduction to this work contains an overview of technology assessment, a comparative study of technology assessment, technological forecasting and industrial development in various countries-Britain, Sweden, Israel, Japan, Germany and Canada. It examines a method for assessing technology against relevant national goals, how to organise to perform a case study in technology assessment, and considers the future environment for technology assessment.