The Survival of the Fitter: Lives of Some African Engineers - Paperback
by John Powell
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Availability:In StockContributor:John PowellSeries:Lives of Some African EngineersPublish date:12/15/1995Pages:144
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Intermediate Technology PublicationsISBN-13:9781853393167ISBN-10:1853393169UPC:9781853393167Book Category:Technology & Engineering, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Engineering (General), Developing & Emerging CountriesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.209Product ID:SCNZMFD3XS
This book traces the development of Ghana's informal engineering sector through stories of the progress of the actual people involved. The first generation of grassroots engineers are wayside vehicle mechanics, or 'fitters', engaged in repairing machinery.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Intermediate Technology PublicationsISBN-13:9781853393167ISBN-10:1853393169UPC:9781853393167Book Category:Technology & Engineering, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Engineering (General), Developing & Emerging CountriesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.209Product ID:SCNZMFD3XS
Powell, John: - After teaching at the University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana, John Powell was appointed Director of the Technology Consultancy Centre and in 1987, he was appointed the first Director of the GRATIS Project.
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