Technological Transformation in the Third World: Volume 1: Asia

ISBN-13: 9780815363286 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 342 str.

Surendra J. Patel

Opis

Originally published in 1993, this book contains 4 studies on Asia: Bangladesh, India, South Korea and Sri Lanka. The studies reflect 4 different patterns of technological transformation. The sources used draw upon research in development economics, economic history, technology and studies in general and country studies in particular.

Spis treści

Part 1. Bangladesh 1. Introduction 2. The Historical Roots of Stagnation 3. The Class Structure and Technology 4. The Agricultural Sector 5. Human Resource and Infrastructure 6. The Cotton Textile Industry 7. Jute Textiles 8. The Fertilizer Industry 9. Rsearch and Development 10. Conclusion Part 2: India 1. Introduction 2. The Economic and Technological Setting 3. Growth of Output and Structural Changes in the Economy 4. Development of Technology-Embodying Inputs 5. Managing the Dynamics of Technological Transformation 6. Concluding Assessment Part 3: South Korea 1. Introduction 2. The Economic and Technological Setting 3. Growth of Output and Structural Changes in the Economy 4. Development of Technology-Embodying Inputs 5. Managing the Dynamics of Technological Transformation 6. Concluding Assessment Part 4: Sri Lanka 1. Introduction 2. The Economic and Technological Setting 3. Growth of Output and Structural Changes in the Economy 4. Development of Technology-Embodying Inputs 5. Managing the Dynamics of Technological Transformation 6. Concluding Assessment

O autorze

Surendra J. Patel