International Technology Transfer and Catch-Up in Economic Development

Slavo Radosevic, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Technology and Modes of Technology Transfer 3. Technology Transfer Policy from the 1960s and Early 1970s Reconsidered 4. Changes of the Technology Transfer Context 5. International Technology Transfer and the Mechanics of ‘Catching-up’ 6. International Technology Transfer in the Sourcing Context 7. Conclusions: From a ‘Contract Bargaining’ to a ‘Sourcing’ Policy Context References Index

'He [the author] has beautifully brought out the case how technology is neither a simple transferable commodity nor even a mere generic information . . . The reviewer would strongly recommend this book to all Central and State Governments decision makers in almost all departments, industry leaders, R&D personnel from industry and Government laboratories, and other public policy analysts . . . It is hoped that many persons in India will read this book to derive their own ideas of effecting such a rapid transition . . . This book is very important for all those interested in India's technological strengths, which are crucial for it to play a strong role in the global economy . . . The format and the get-up of the book are good. Easy to read.'