Technology Policy and Development: A Third World Perspective (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313241390)

For the developing countries to take advantage of the accumulated and growing body of scientific and technological information, they must develop competence in choosing technology through an institutionalized technology policy. Third World experiences in developing and implementing technology policies are documented and analyzed in this volume. Issues such as the values shaping technology, selection of appropriate technology, technology transfer, technological self-reliance, planning, and development control are discussed in detail. Ideas for future policy development are evaluated.

Author: Pradip K. Ghosh
ISBN-10: 0313241392
ISBN-13: 9780313241390
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 05/10/1984
Pages: 593
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.29lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.31d