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Science and Technology for Development by Smith, James

Science and Technology for Development by Smith, James Paperback - 2009 - 1st Edition

by James Smith

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ISBN: 9781848132016 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 01 November 2009 Paperback | 160 pages Desciption 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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  • Title Science and Technology for Development by Smith, James
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Date 2009-11-01
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # science-and-technology-fo
  • ISBN 9781848132016 / 1848132018
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Interdisciplinary Studies: Development Studies
  • Library of Congress subjects Technology transfer - Developing countries, Technological innovations - Economic aspects
  • Dewey Decimal Code 338.927

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About the author

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.
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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