Edge Series. Innovation Nation 1900-2004

Title taken from slipcase. The individual volumes of the three-volume set are entitled: 1) The Hidden Edge: Quest for Progress; 2) The Leading Edge: Dividends of Democracy; 3) The Competitive Edge: Making Innovation Happen. Three 4to volumes, housed in a matching slipcase. Two of the books are hardcovers, with laminated pictorial boards, and corresponding dustwrappers; the third is of limp, laminated pictorial boards. Pagination: 1) pp. 244, incl. index; 2) pp. 256, incl. index; 3) pp. 104, incl. index. All three volumes lavishly illustrated. Short tear to head of spine panel in second volume's dustwrapper, else fine. "The Edge books tell the inspiring story of South Africa's scientific, technological and engineering achievements from the beginning of the last century to date. An award-winning journalist, leading photographers and a renowned designer have teamed up with two of South Africa's leading technology management experts to reveal the evolution of the country's exciting innovations, at every level from the grassroots to high technology. Drawing on the annual Technology Top 100 awards, and published by the Engineering Association (SAVI) supported by sponsors in government and the private sector, the series comprises two illustrated volumes on past and present achievements, plus a booklet on how innovation occurs in go-ahead organisations.".…