Technology Choice

A critique of the Appropriate Technology movement

By Kelvin Willoughby

ISBN: 9781853390579

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Synopsis
A comprehensive review and critique of the theory of Appropriate Technology, which proposes a framework for integrating traditional economic development with its techniques - a sober look at the obstacles, and an appreciation of its value.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Conceptual groundwork: the concept of technology choice; technological semantics; appropriate technology as a social movement.
Part 2 The appropriate technology movement: Schumacher and intermediate technology - foundations; Schumacher and intermediate technology - developments; appropriate technology in the South; appropriate technology in the North; emerging international trends.
Part 3 Prospects for technology choice: criticisms of appropriate technology; an integrated framework; a review of plausible criticisms; facing the future.

Details

Sub Title	A critique of the Appropriate Technology movement
Author	Kelvin Willoughby
Editor	No
Width (mm)	160
Height (mm)	224
Thickness (mm)	30
Number of Pages	368
Number of Illustrations	No
Format	Paperback / softback