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Looks into the role of military research in the development of San Diego as one of the high technology centers of the world. Evolution of research centers in San Diego; Challenges faced by the town in the course of its development; Impact of science research and development institutions on the economic development of San Diego. INSETS: Sun, surf. . . and cultural evolution;A modernist monastery.

Delves into the expectation of success in the economy of San Diego. Contribution of chemical sensor industry in the economic development of the town; requirements for the making of artificial organs; Performance of pharmaceutical industry in San Diego; Association of San Diego with wireless communications.

Investigates on the reasons behind the interest of pharmaceutical companies in the research and development institutes in San Diego. Pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies present in the research and development of the town; Development of the Scripps Research Institute of its organic-chemistry capabilities; Efforts of the research institutes to balance the competition between pharmaceutical companies.

Presents different views regarding solutions towards the challenges in the future development of San Diego. Correlation of the development in high technology or biotechnology to the general economy; Weakest link in technology transfer out of academic institutions; Recommendations on the approach of the federal government to support the high technology industries in San Diego.