The uncertain quest: science, technology and development
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Veröffentlicht: Tokyo United Nations University Press ©1994
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"Science - "empirical knowledge"--And technology - "applied science" - have long played a key role in social development. In modern times they have come to be seen as absolutely essential factors in the achievement of economic growth and development. And though many dispute their ascendancy and legitimately point to their abuses, there is no escaping their presence and impact." "Taking as a main theme the central role of science and technology in economic progress, this first-of-a-kind sourcebook gathers together the perspectives and expertise of an international body of specialists in science and technology policy to examine the role of science and technology in development, and assess their social, economic, and political dimensions. The authors look at the key issues in relation to the exigencies of developing countries in the "new international context." They emphasize the complexity of the links between science, technology, and development and the important insights to be gained from the study of these links. The authors also point out that, despite science and technology's promise of social and economic progress, such progress is less than ever an inevitable result of their application - though there is no doubt about what can be achieved through science and technology, the quest is an uncertain one."--Jacket
Modern science and technology - Jean-Jacques Salomon -- - The story of development thinking - Nasser Pakdaman -- - Measuring science, technology, and innovation - Jan Annerstedt -- - Western science in perspective and the search for alternatives - Andrew Jamison -- - The institutionalization process - Hebe Vessuri -- - The behaviour of scientists and scientific communities - Jacques Gaillard -- - Technology, economics, and late industrialization - Jorge Katz -- - Technological capabilities - Sanjaya Lall -- - The environmental challenge - Ignacy Sachs -- - Science and technology policy - Atul Wad -- - Technology transfer and diffusion - Amitav Rath -- - Technology choice and development - Ajit Bhalla -- - New technologies : opportunities and threats - Paulo Rodrigues Pereira -- - Technology assessment - Harvey Brooks
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xx, 532 pages)
ISBN:0585200262
9280808354
9780585200262
9789280808353

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