ISBN: 9780521109840 - colonial technology: science and the transfer of innovation to australia (12 risultati)

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Condizione: New. An important study of the transfer of technology to Australia in the nineteenth century. Series: Studies in Australian History. Num Pages: 316 pages, 17 b/w illus. 5 maps 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBF; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470. . 2009. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . …

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Condizione: New. An important study of the transfer of technology to Australia in the nineteenth century. Series: Studies in Australian History. Num Pages: 316 pages, 17 b/w illus. 5 maps 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBF; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470. . 2009. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Australia has always imported overseas technology, largely out of necessity, but has this been exploitative, fostering a relationship of dependence, or used to Australia's advantage Jan Todd explores this question in the context of nineteenth-century science. In her important study, Todd argues that the technology transfer was far more complex than has been widely acknowledged. She shows that technology systems reflect national characteristics, institutions and priorities, drawing general conclusions about Australian science and technology in an imperial context. Much of the book is devoted to two fascinating case studies: the anthrax vaccination for sheep and the cyanide process of gold extraction, both transferred from Europe. In both cases, considering a range of economic, political and cultural factors, she traces a process of creative adaptation to these technologies.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Australia has always imported overseas technology, largely out of necessity, but has this been exploitative, fostering a relationship of dependence, or used to Australia's advantage? Jan Todd explores this question in the context of nineteenth-century science. In her important study, Todd argues that the technology transfer was far more complex than has been widely acknowledged. She shows that technology systems reflect national characteristics, institutions and priorities, drawing general conclusions about Australian science and technology in an imperial context. Much of the book is devoted to two fascinating case studies: the anthrax vaccination for sheep and the cyanide process of gold extraction, both transferred from Europe. In both cases, considering a range of economic, political and cultural factors, she traces a process of creative adaptation to these technologies. This important study examines the transfer of technology to Australia in the nineteenth century, arguing that this was not a simple relationship of dependency. Using case studies, and considering a range of economic, political and cultural factors, Jan Todd traces a process of creative adaptation to these technologies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This important study examines the transfer of technology to Australia in the nineteenth century, arguing that this was not a simple relationship of dependency. Using case studies, and considering a range of economic, political and cultural factors, Jan Todd.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Colonial Technology | Science and the Transfer of Innovation to Australia | Jan Todd (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | Cambridge University Press | EAN 9780521109840 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …