The Geography of Rural Resources (Conceptual Frameworks in Geography)

Bull, Christopher

Travel

Oliver & Boyd

The introduction of technology into developing communities around the world is closely tied to the everyday jobs of international aid workers, engineers, health professionals, social workers, and members of religious organizations. A majority of people involved with international development have a non-technical background. In addition, engineers have not been trained to consider societal implications of introducing new technologies into developing communities. Appropriate Technology is written for both non-technical and technical students and professionals who are interested in or currently working in international and community development. The book presents a thorough coverage of the engineering design process as well as complete coverage of commonly used technological systems, processes, and devices. Of equal importance is the book's thorough coverage of the societal impact, political influence, and financial implications of introducing new systems and technologies. Appropriate Technology provides interesting and challenging end-of-chapter projects and problems for self study. It teaches the non-engineer the principles and process of design, and encourages readers to create and design appropriate technologies for various situations. Key Features * First book to present the fundamentals of the design of appropriate technologies with a strong emphasis on the social impact on the community * Accessible to non-technical and technical professionals and students * Thorough, understandable guide to the common technologies of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power * Describes the use of specific tools such as bicycle-driven machines, pumps, and cook stoves, as well as processes such as aquaculture and agriculture * Includes chapters such as Appropriate Technology in the Third World, Appropriate Technology in the United States, and a unique chapter, Culture and Women * Challenges the reader with end-of-chapter projects and problems for self-study or classroom use * Demonstrates the societal implications of technology * Teaches principles of process of design * Encourages readers to design appropriate technologies for different situations * Includes interesting and challenging end-of-chapter projects and problems for self-study or for use in a classroom setting

Appropriate Technology: Tools, Choices and Implications

Science & Math

Hazeltine, Barrett

Astronomy & Space Science

Academic Press

In Perfect Enemies, Chris Bull and John Gallagher trace the origins and growth of both groups from the seminal year 1969, when the Stonewall Riots ushered in the modern gay rights movement and when Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell embarked on direct political action to bring strict biblical interpretation to bear on public policy. The skillful grassroots organizational efforts of both movements, based on a mutual demonization of each side by the other, resulted in growing political clout that developed under the radar of mainsteam political commentators--and exploded upon the scene in a series of bitter and, to most Americans, bewildering political conflicts. Bull and Gallagher offer the first comprehensive account of the rhetoric and strategies--often remarkably alike--of both sides, and of how the mutual passion of these perfect enemies is influencing electoral politics from the state houses to the White House.

Perfect Enemies: The Religious Right, the Gay Movement, and the Politics of the 1990s

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Crown

Double Bass (Team Strings)

Arts & Photography

Music

International Music Publications

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