Development studies
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Planning the Project
This is the first in a series of four related books. It deals with the thinking, planning and preparation that should take place before production of material begins. Whatever kind of material it is, it will take time and money. Producers will therefore want it to be worth the effort, and to do the...
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Printing Processes
This book gives information about printing processes relevant to small-scale production units. It concentrates on methods that can be used on your own premises, without a high degree of technical training. It aims to give useful but general information; for more specific details and for how-to-do-it...
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Small-scale Lime-burning
A practical guide to the selection, design and operation of lime-burning plants for small-scale operations. Sections on fuels and raw materials, as well as on the physical and chemical background, and guidance on the methods appropriate to a small scale.
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Intermediate Technology in Indonesia
This paper covers the history of the Development Technology Centre (DTC) of the Institut Teknologi, Bandung, over a period of nearly ten years. It gives a brief account of the Indonesian economy, and the policies, programmes and agencies concerned with technology development and application. The pap...
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Low-cost Vehicles
A pictorial survey of a wide range of low-cost vehicles in developing countries. It lists, for the planner and those influencing choice, the range of low-cost options available with their advantages, disadvantages and uses.
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Modern Stoves for All
Revised edition of this practical survey of low-cost stoves for use in developing countries. Prepared for skilled technicians who will be able to use the drawings as a basis for building stove models, for testing and adaptation to local conditions.
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The AT Reader
Bringing together a wealth of material, The AT Reader explains the idea, history, development, and practical application of appropriate technologies through a wide range of contexts.
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Small Hydro Power in China
An account of how the Chinese achieved a long-term programme to provide rural areas with electricity. Contains lessons for other countries faced with energy provision problems.
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Solar Water Pumping
A 'state of the art' survey, with guides to costs and criteria for choice of pumping methods.
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The Stove Project Manual
S Joseph, Y Shanahan, W Stewart
Detailed guidelines for project managers interested or involved in stoves programs