Author: Donald D. Evans
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429727798
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
This analysis of appropriate technology first explores the concept of development in terms of needs, characteristics, and theories and then examines the pivotal role of technology in the developmental process. The twenty contemporary case histories illustrate specific instances of applied technology, not necessarily as examples of successful applic
Appropriate Technology For Development
Author: Donald D. Evans
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429727798
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
This analysis of appropriate technology first explores the concept of development in terms of needs, characteristics, and theories and then examines the pivotal role of technology in the developmental process. The twenty contemporary case histories illustrate specific instances of applied technology, not necessarily as examples of successful applic
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429727798
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
This analysis of appropriate technology first explores the concept of development in terms of needs, characteristics, and theories and then examines the pivotal role of technology in the developmental process. The twenty contemporary case histories illustrate specific instances of applied technology, not necessarily as examples of successful applic
Mastering a New Role
Author: National Academy of Engineering
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309046467
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This book examines the changing character of commercial technology development and diffusion in an integrated global economy and its implications for U.S. public policies in support of technological innovation. The volume considers the history, current practice, and future prospects for national policies to encourage economic development through both direct and indirect government support of technological advance.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309046467
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This book examines the changing character of commercial technology development and diffusion in an integrated global economy and its implications for U.S. public policies in support of technological innovation. The volume considers the history, current practice, and future prospects for national policies to encourage economic development through both direct and indirect government support of technological advance.
Appropriate Technology
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Domestic and International Scientific Planning, Analysis, and Cooperation
Publisher:
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Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 1328
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 1328
Book Description
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author: Klaus Schwab
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 1524758876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 1524758876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
Proposal for a Program in Appropriate Technology
Author: United States. Agency for International Development
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Category : Appropriate technology
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Appropriate technology
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Technology Choice
Author: Kelvin W Willoughby
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000314162
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This book attempts to provide a theoretical framework for answering difficult questions evoked by the concept of technology choice primarily by conducting a review of the Appropriate Technology movement and its ideas and experiments.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000314162
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This book attempts to provide a theoretical framework for answering difficult questions evoked by the concept of technology choice primarily by conducting a review of the Appropriate Technology movement and its ideas and experiments.
Technology Policy and Practice in Africa
Author: International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889367906
Category : Industrial policy
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Technology Policy and Practice in Africa
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889367906
Category : Industrial policy
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Technology Policy and Practice in Africa
Workshop on Appropriate Technology for the National Science Foundation
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Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
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Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Concept and Strategy of Rural Industrial Development
Author: Ajmer Singh Malik
Publisher: M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN: 9788185880617
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Dr.Malik has been actively associated with various academic bodies in the discipline of Public Administration. Dr. Malik has specialized in Rural Development and Personnel Administration.
Publisher: M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN: 9788185880617
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Dr.Malik has been actively associated with various academic bodies in the discipline of Public Administration. Dr. Malik has specialized in Rural Development and Personnel Administration.
A.I.D. Research and Development Abstracts
Author:
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Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description