INTERPAKS, Presents and discusses holistic models for the viable transfer of technology involving linkages with the resource base and the societal patterns. notes examples of such transfers, both appropriate and inappropriate. Aspects of holistic systems discusses include the efficiencies of the systems, technological linkages, and growth strategies. Tacitly postulates that in view of the shortage of energy and/or its increasing cost, that the technologies of developed countries will approach those of developing countries. Further states that countries will be grouped into ecoregions having the greatest ties of trade, culture, and technology with their neighbors.
