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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of 'technological gatekeepers', the key intermediaries responsible for the flow of scientific and technological information from research institutions abroad to those in developing countries. Through a detailed study of an agricultural research institute in Ireland, the author provides empirical evidence for the existence and effectiveness of these gatekeepers. They are found to be well-integrated into external networks connecting them to foreign information sources and internal networks dispersing this information among colleagues domestically. The author emphasizes the two-step flow of information as a more effective transfer process than direct connections and suggests strategies for the development of gatekeepers. Ultimately, this book demonstrates how technological gatekeepers play a crucial role in enabling developing countries to access and apply advancements in science and technology for their socio-economic development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…