The introduction of technology into developing communites 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. This text 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 covers the engineering design process as well as the commonly used technological systems, processes and devices. It looks at societal impact, political influence and financial implications of introducing new systems and technologies.
- ISBN10 0123351901
- ISBN13 9780123351906
- Publish Date 21 September 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 November 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
- Imprint Academic Press Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 325
- Language English