Computerization in Developing Countries
Published on 6. December 1990
Book
Hardback
189 pages
978-0-415-03818-8 (ISBN)
Description
The hope that computerization in developing countries would dramatically improve their economies has so far been unrealised. This book examines the difficulties of applying Western computer models in Third World countries.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
362 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-03818-8 (9780415038188)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Part One: Computers, Models and Developing Countries 1. Introduction 2. Computers in Developing Countries 3. Model and Reality - A Conceptual Discussion 4. Industrial Production as a Model Part Two: From Model to Reality 5. Industry in Egypt 6. NASCO, a Company Presentation 7. Vehicle Production at NASCO 8. Materials Management at NASCO Part Three: Model and Reality - A Critical View 9. Materials Management at NASCO - an analysis 10. Computerization at NASCO - Illusions and Achievements 11. The NASCO Analysis in Perspective Conclusion 12. Computerization in Developing Countries - Model and Reality Bibliography Index