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. India, with its large populaiton has made considerable progress but its overall development has been slow until recently. At the other extreme, South Korea which had a very low per capita income in the 1950s registered a quantum leap in technological transformation within a short span of 30 years. The heritage of Bangladesh's past has constrained its progress in overcoming structural weaknesses but in comparison, Sri Lanka displays a very different pattern. The sources used draw upon research in development economics, economic history, technology and studies in general and country studies in particular.
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Surendra J. Patel Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United States Volume: 35 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 635g ISBN:9780815363002 ISBN 10: 0815363001 Series:Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology Pages: 346 Publication Date:27 March 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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