Description
"Appropriate or Underdeveloped Technology?" explores the complex relationship between technology and development through a critical lens. Arghiri Emmanuel delves into the implications of technology transfer from multinational corporations to developing nations, questioning whether this transfer genuinely benefits local communities or merely perpetuates dependency.
The narrative invites readers to consider the ethical dimensions of technological advancement and its impact on socio-economic structures. Emmanuel's insights encourage a reevaluation of what constitutes appropriate technology in a globalized world, highlighting the need for solutions that are not only innovative but also aligned with the needs of the populations they aim to serve.
The narrative invites readers to consider the ethical dimensions of technological advancement and its impact on socio-economic structures. Emmanuel's insights encourage a reevaluation of what constitutes appropriate technology in a globalized world, highlighting the need for solutions that are not only innovative but also aligned with the needs of the populations they aim to serve.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
186 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1982
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN-10
0471104671
ISBN-13
9780471104674
Genres
Business & Economics