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Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World: Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua
Bhatia, Sujata K.; Fatunde, Olumurejiwa A.
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paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health. Num Pages: 130 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MBN; PNNP; PSB; TDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
This book focuses on the adoption of medical technology in the developing world, and the role that can be played by new biomaterials. These authors urge that advanced technology be aligned with the needs of developing and emerging markets, and an alternative definition of technology be embraced. This “new technology” considers natural sources of materials and tools for treatment and is not restricted to the usual traditional computerized or electronic technology.
This book explores the difficulties that accompany successful transfer of technologies between disparate settings. The book then leaves the world of traditional technology and focuses on biomaterials, which ... Read more
This book focuses on the adoption of medical technology in the developing world, and the role that can be played by new biomaterials. These authors urge that advanced technology be aligned with the needs of developing and emerging markets, and an alternative definition of technology be embraced. This “new technology” considers natural sources of materials and tools for treatment and is not restricted to the usual traditional computerized or electronic technology.
This book explores the difficulties that accompany successful transfer of technologies between disparate settings. The book then leaves the world of traditional technology and focuses on biomaterials, which ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
130
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461447580
SKU
V9781461447580
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About Bhatia, Sujata K.; Fatunde, Olumurejiwa A.
Prof. Sujata Bhatia is Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering at Harvard University. Olumurejiwa Fatunde is a graduate student in International Health Policy at the London School of Economics. She graduated from Harvard University with an AB in biomedical engineering.
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