Science, technology, innovation, and development in the Arab countries (Record no. 33967)

MARC details
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 9780128125779
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 0128125780
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 658.4062 BI SC
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR
Authors Bizri, Omar F.
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Science, technology, innovation, and development in the Arab countries
Statement of responsibility, etc. Omar F. Bizri
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication London :
Publisher Academic press,
Date c2018.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xxxvi, 593 p. :
Other Details ill. ;
Size 23 cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY
Summary cience, Technology, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Arab Countries explores fresh approaches to STI policy formulation and implementation in the region, with applications to developing countries elsewhere. Developing useful contexts for studying Arab policies about science, technology, and innovation requires trustworthy data and judgment. Omar Bizri brings together both in this book.<br/><br/>Data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys and policy formulation initiatives anchor this study among national initiatives that focus on essential needs, including safe water and food production, renewable energy utilization, and job and enterprise creation. For those eager to understand the challenges of STI capacity building, this book explores the many connections between technological change and economic growth.<br/><br/>Presents and analyzes data about past, current and proposed efforts aimed at STI capacity building in Arab countries<br/>Emphasizes demand-driven policies for promoting rapid infrastructure and endogenous STI capacity building, as well as job creation<br/>Explores ways to enhance STI capacity building efforts through community-based and national initiatives<br/>Includes data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Science
Geographic Arab countries
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Technological innovations
Geographic Arab countries
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Holdings
Date last seen Full call number Barcode Price effective from Koha item type Public note Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Withdrawn status Permanent location Current location Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition
09/04/2018 658.4062 BI SC T0059605 09/04/2018 REGULAR May2018   Dewey Decimal Classification       University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 23/04/2018 AMAUK