Science, Policy and Development in Africa: Challenges and Prospects

ISBN-13: 9781108842037 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 352 str.

R. Sooryamoorthy

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'Sooryamoorthy's prose is clear and his research is thorough and well integrated into his argument … this work is valuable to development experts and upper-level students in the fields of international studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, and the history of science.' Cathy Skidmore-Hess, Journal of Global South Studies

Spis treści

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.