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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458690403321

Titolo

Field guide to appropriate technology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Barrett Hazeltine, Christopher Bull

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic, 2003

ISBN

1-280-96136-8

9786610961368

0-08-046980-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (889 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HazeltineBarrett

BullChristopher

Disciplina

609/.172/4

Soggetti

Appropriate technology - Developing countries

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Overview; body; 1. Planning and Implementation; 2. Energy; 3. Food; 4. Health; 5. Construction; 6. Transportation; 7. Household Technologies; 8. Water Supply; 9. Tools; 10. Other Technologies; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an all-in-one ""hands-on guide"" for nontechnical and technical people working in less developed communities. It has been developed and designed with a prestigious team of authors, each of whom has worked extensively in developing societies throughout the world.This field guide includes:· Step-by-step instructions and illustrations showing how to build and maintain a vast array of appropriate technology systems and devices· Unique coverage on healthcare, basic business and project management, principles of design, promotion, scheduling, training, microlendi