Science and technology for development
By: James Smith
Series: Development matters
Publisher: Zed
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781848132009; 9781848132023; 9781848132016
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [134]-144) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Development and the promise of technology; title: Rethinking technology for development; title: The internationalization of science; title: Making technology work for the poor?; title: Governing technologies for development; title: Conclusion : Can technology transform development?