Science and Technology for Development - Couverture rigide

Smith, James

 
9781848132009: Science and Technology for Development
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ISBN 10 : 184813200X ISBN 13 : 9781848132009
Editeur : Zed Books Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

How can science realize its potential and help us tackle global inequality, environmental change and crippling poverty? How can more appropriate technologies be developed for those most in need? Science has long promised much -- new crops, new medicines, new sources of energy, new means of communication -- but the potential of new technologies has frequently bypassed the poorest people and the poorest countries.

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.

This book is essential reading for all students of development.

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À propos de l?auteur

James Smith is co-director of and a senior lecturer in the Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburgh. He is also a director at the ESRC Innogen Research Centre at Edinburgh and a visiting fellow in development policy and practice at the Open University. His research explores the relationships between knowledge, science and development, particularly in relation to agricultural research and how it is practised. He has worked with many international organisations and research centres including Oxfam, DFID, IDRC and the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research.

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Éditeur
Zed Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
184813200X
ISBN 13 
9781848132009
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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Hamburg
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