Technical Knowledge and Development: Observing Aid Projects and Processes by Tho

Description: Technical Knowledge and Development by Thomas Grammig Development and aid projects often fail to improve technological capacity. Their reform has been a widely acknowledged challenge for three decades. This book demonstrates theoretically and empirically how aid practitioners shape the organizational, social and inter-cultural dynamics of development projects in industry. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Development and aid projects often fail to improve technological capacity. Their reform has been a widely acknowledged challenge for three decades. This book demonstrates theoretically and empirically how aid practitioners shape the organizational, social and inter-cultural dynamics of development projects in industry. Author Biography Grammig, Thomas Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Development Anthropology Part 3: Constructing the Intelligibility of the Events Based on Participant Observation Part 4: Interpretation of the Events Part 5: Latent Processes in Technical Assistance Part 6: Technical Assistance Event Management Part 7: Outlook Review A useful addition to emerging thought on technical development projects.- Saul Halfon, Science Technology and Human ValuesI think Grammigs study has much to offer a social studies audience. It opens up the very common development practice of TA to an analysis that moves far beyond the confines of technical assessment.- Saul Halfon, Science Technology and Human Values Review Quote A useful addition to emerging thought on technical development projects.- Saul Halfon, Science Technology and Human Values I think Grammigs study has much to offer a social studies audience. It opens up the very common development practice of TA to an analysis that moves far beyond the confines of technical assessment.- Saul Halfon, Science Technology and Human Values Details ISBN0415253640 Author Thomas Grammig Series Routledge Studies in Development and Society Language English ISBN-10 0415253640 ISBN-13 9780415253642 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 10 Year 2001 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Observing Aid Projects and Processes Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 5 figures, 2 tables, 1 b&w photograph, bibliographical references, indes Edition 1st Pages 256 Short Title TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPM DOI 10.1604/9780415253642 UK Release Date 2001-10-11 AU Release Date 2001-10-11 NZ Release Date 2001-10-11 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2001-10-11 Alternative 9780415652216 DEWEY 338.91 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134414646;

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