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An historical and empirical study of science in Africa, bringing to light connections between science, policy and development.
List of contents
1. Science, development and Africa; 2. Science from Africa: historical and contemporary trends; 3. Production of science in Africa: decisive indicators; 4. Scientific research areas; 5. Collaboration: importance for Africa; 6. Policy matters in science and development; 7. Science and development: challenges and prospects for Africa.
About the author
R. Sooryamoorthy is Professor of Sociology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A scientist accredited to the National Research Foundation, he is the co-author of Science in Participatory Development (with Mathew Zachariah, 1994) and author of Transforming Science in South Africa (2015) and Networks of Communication in South Africa (2017).
Summary
Offering a comprehensive historical and empirical study of science in both colonial and post-colonial Africa, R. Sooryamoorthy brings to light the connections between science, policy and development in African nations for important insights into potential opportunities and challenges facing Africa in science, technology and development.
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'Sooryamoorthy's style is fluid and engaging. He has mastered the art of translating high-end technological advances into an accessible and meaningful narrative, providing a broad sweep covering the production of scientific knowledge and its relationship to the development, economic growth and sovereignty of the African continent. A great read.' Ruth Teer-Tomaselli, University of KwaZulu-Natal
