Aborted discovery: Science and creativity in the third world
S Goonatilake - 1984 - philpapers.org
S Goonatilake
1984•philpapers.orgStudy of obstacles to creative thinking in science in developing countries-analyses the
history of science in Europe; examines science and technology prior to colonialism, focusing
on South Asia, and the spread and dominance of Western physical and social sciences in
the Third World; considers the impact of social development and independence on scientific
development and dependence, and the social implications of technology transfer, esp.
Agricultural technology. Bibliography.
history of science in Europe; examines science and technology prior to colonialism, focusing
on South Asia, and the spread and dominance of Western physical and social sciences in
the Third World; considers the impact of social development and independence on scientific
development and dependence, and the social implications of technology transfer, esp.
Agricultural technology. Bibliography.
Abstract
Study of obstacles to creative thinking in science in developing countries-analyses the history of science in Europe; examines science and technology prior to colonialism, focusing on South Asia, and the spread and dominance of Western physical and social sciences in the Third World; considers the impact of social development and independence on scientific development and dependence, and the social implications of technology transfer, esp. Agricultural technology. Bibliography.
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