Development studies
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Appropriate Technology Institutions
Richard Whitcombe, Marilyn Carr
The pioneers of the appropriate technology movement have, since its first development in the 1960s, brought the concept of AT into broad acceptance and to the forefront of development thinking. A considerable amount of research and development work has been undertaken in specific technologies, and i...
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The Harnessing of Draught Animals
Despite efforts to increase the level of mechanisation, animals remain an important existing or potential source of power in rural areas of developing countries, primarily in agriculture and transport, but also for water pumping, forestry, road construction, etc. This book details the most common me...
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Water Treatment and Sanitation
The purpose of this handbook is to put together in a simple and logical form various aspects which must be considered when investigating the development of a water supply and sewage disposal scheme for a small community. This could be a rural village or small town, or a school or hospital situated t...
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Small Farm Weed Control
This bibliography is a guide to a range of weed control techniques.
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Falklands/Malvinas
Jenny Pearce, Martin Honeywell
Argentina and Britain have long disputed each other's claims to the Falkland Islands. The issue spilled over into a full-scale war between April and June 1982 in which over 1000 people died. The wave of nationalist fervour fostered by the governments and media of both countries has obsured many of t...
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The European Challenge
Europe's economic and political interests in Latin America have been growing steadily in the past decade. The United States remains the largest source of direct investment in the region, but Europe's share is substantial and increasing. Latin America has much to offer Europe as a vast potential mark...
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Under The Eagle 2nd Edition
The Caribbean basin is one of the most volatile areas of the world today. Since the last century the United States has maintained its supremacy in the region through direct and indirect military intervention, alliances with local oligarchies and economic domination. The poverty, repression and under...
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Quarrying and Rockbreaking
Various types of plants and their operation are described. Recommended maintenance schedules and lists of spare parts are included.For the owner or manager of a small mobile rock crushing plant this book is essential reading
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Small Scale Foundries For Developing Countries
This book aims to assist anyone about to start or to expand a small scale foundry to consider the various available processes, and to select the most appropriate for the circumstances. Technical aspects covered include pattern-making, moulding, coremaking, melting cast iron, steel castings, non-ferr...
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Appropriate Building Materials
This is the third and latest edition of this standard building materials sourcebook. Summarizes technical data and practical information and identifies appropriate solutions to any given problem in low-cost construction. Completely revised and updated.