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Science and Technology for Development

English · Hardback

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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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Acknowledgements
Acronyms
Introduction
1. Rethinking Technology for Development
2. The Institutionalisation and Internationalization of Science
3. Making Technology Work for the Poor?
4. Governing Technologies for Development
5. Conclusion: Can Technology Transform Development?
Glossary
Bibliography


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.

Product details

Authors James Smith, Professor James Smith
Assisted by Helen Yanacopulos (Editor)
Publisher Zed Books
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 10.09.2009
 
EAN 9781848132009
ISBN 978-1-84813-200-9
No. of pages 160
Series Development Matters
Development Matters
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)
Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education

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