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Technology and Innovation for Social Change (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
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Technology and Innovation for Social Change (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
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Tension exists between technologists and social thinkers because of
the impact technology and innovation have on social values and
norms, which is often viewed as damaging to the cultural fabric of
a nation or society. Since the global business environment is the
context in which implementation of technology and innovation takes
place, it is widely accepted as the major reason for such
conflicts. In this backdrop, this edited book integrates
independent research from across the globe. It deals with the
nature and significance of technology, innovation and social change
as well as the relationships between them, and discusses the
significance of social entrepreneurship from social innovation and
technology perspectives. Research areas covered are related to the
development and deployment of technology, innovation and knowledge
in social change, capabilities of institutions, models, role of
government and corporate social responsibility and community
involvement. Multiple aspects of social change are discussed in the
context of India, Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam,
Ethiopia, Nigeria and other African countries. But society does not
silently accept technologically enforced changes; sometimes
technology is seen as an enemy of inclusive growth and for many,
economic development is an anti-thesis of social change. Selected
case studies on sector-specific technologies, such as the use of
genetically modified seeds in agriculture, which has impacted the
market and society, are critically analyzed to develop insights
into the adoption of technology and its impact. At the same time it
examines policy related issues, without any bias in favor of, or
against, a specific technology.
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