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Facing the Technological Challenge
Bhalla (Chief of the Employment Strategies and Policies Branch of the International Labour Office in Geneva) presents "globalization" and "technological advancement" from the perspective of the Third World. He examines the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies in developing countries with differing levels of capability, and the actual and potential impact on employment, income distribution, and competitiveness, as well as environmental costs. Of particular interest is his analyses of "blending technologies" and the use of high-tech production in small, medium, and cottage industries. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
241 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1995
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