Science and technology for development /

In Science and Technology for Development, James Smith explores the complex relationship between society and technology, and the potential for science to make sustainable contributions to global development. Drawing on case studies from Africa, Latin America and Asia, the author argues that we need...

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Main Author:	Smith, James (Africanist) (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, England : Zed Books, 2009.
Series:	Development matters.
Subjects:	Technology transfer > Developing countries. Technological innovations > Economic aspects > Developing countries. Development studies Other technologies & applied sciences Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	In Science and Technology for Development, James Smith explores the complex relationship between society and technology, and the potential for science to make sustainable contributions to global development. Drawing on case studies from Africa, Latin America and Asia, the author argues that we need to think carefully about science and development, otherwise the perpetual promise of future technological breakthroughs may simply work to distance meaningful development from the present.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xi, 148 pages). Also published in printing.
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781350222465
DOI:	10.5040/9781350222465
Access:	Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to individual document purchasers.