The Survival of the Fitter : Lives of some African engineers
by
John Powell
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1853393169
ISBN-13
9781853393167
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Imprint
Practical Action Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 15th, 1995
Print length
144 Pages
Weight
216 grams
Dimensions
23.60 x 15.70 x 0.80 cms
Product Classification:
Development economics & emerging economiesEngineering: general
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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.
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. The author argues that the evolution of a fitter, from this role to that of a manufacturer of tools, machines and equipment serving a wide range of ''secondary'' urban and rural industries, is central to progress in engineering, and that engineering and engineers are central to the development of an economy.
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