The uncertain quest : science, technology and development /

"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 t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Sagasti, Francisco R., Salomon, Jean Jacques, Sachs-Jeantet, Céline
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Tokyo : United Nations University Press, ©1994.
Series:UNUP ; 835
Subjects:
Science > Social aspects.
Technological innovations.
Technology and civilization.
Science and state.
Sciences > Aspect social.
Innovations.
Technologie et civilisation.
Politique scientifique et technique.
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Social Aspects.
Economische ontwikkeling.
Technologiebeleid.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
DEVELOPMENT.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES.
INSTITUTION BUILDING.
INDUSTRIALIZATION.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.
CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY.
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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