A comprehensive overview of India’s scientific and technological landscape. Edited by L. K. Sharma and Sima Sharma, this publication highlights major national achievements in research, industry, biotechnology, communication, and applied sciences. Supported by contributions from leading organizations—including the Department of Biotechnology, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited, Indian Oil, Relianc…
This volume provides a lively review of recent economic and political developments in Indonesia and addresses the issue of the country’s “Technological Challenge” from a variety of perspectives. These include the policy foundations, the analytical issues, case studies, international co-operation and transfers, as well as particular challenges at the sectoral level and among both large and…
Friedman takes a fresh and provocative look at two of the biggest challenges we face today: the global environmental crisis and America's surprising loss of focus and national purpose since 9/11. It is a groundbreaking account of where we stand now, and shows us how the solutions to these two big problems are linked- how we can restore the world and revive America at the same time.
The South in an Era of Globalization, Cultural Globalization: Living on a Frontierless Land, Globalization of Mass Media: Opportunities and Challenges for the South, Knowledge Networking for Technology "Leapfrogging", Repositioning Developing Countries in the World Trade Organization, Technological Implications of New Growth Theory for the South, Expanding Lateral Partnerships, Latin American P…
The publication of this issue of the ATAS Bulletin reflects the continuing interest of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) and the UNCTAD secretariat in the complex field of IT and its impact on social and economic development. In this regard the ECOSOC, upon recommendation of the CSTD at its second session held in Geneva, 15- 24 May 1995, decided that…
How do the big bad boys of computing like Bill Gates, John Sculley, and Jim Cannavino really operate? Read this book and find out. Without an ounce of malice, Jerry Kaplan's Startup spins a wonderful kiss-and-tell about the people and the politics of computers... As far as computer industry books go, this one is a winner.
Few scientific developments have given rise to as much controversy as biotechnology. Numerous groups are united in their opposition, expressing concern over environmental and health risks, impacts on rural livelihoods, the economic dominance of multinational companies and the ethical implications of crossing species boundaries. Among the supporters of the technology are those that believe in it…
This book contains: 1. Temperature resistant organic coatings-chemistry and application 2. The development and application of low 3. Polymeric non-aqueous dispersions, their use as crack modifiers in autooxidising alkyd coatings 4. Synthesis and use of macromonomers from group transfer polymerization 5. Photoinitiations of polymerization: Industrial application and new frontiers Etc.
This Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Review, prepared at the request of the Government of Mauritania, provides an outline and assessment of the country’s current science, technology and innovation (STI) capabilities, their STI policies and the effectiveness of their national systems of innovation (NSIs) and knowledge systems in improving the productivity of enterprises and nat…
Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia. The book presents 24 papers that cover concerns in technology transfer in the Arab world. The coverage of the book includes established patterns of technology acquisition in the Arab world; possible mechanisms for the transfer and development of technology; and the transfer of technology and investment policy design. The selection also presents arti…