Technological Capabilities in Developing Countries: Industrial Biotechnology in Mexico
β Scribed by Ruby Gonsen (auth.)
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 250
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Introduction....Pages 1-5
Technological Capabilities in Developing Countries: Analytical Framework....Pages 6-40
Biotechnology: A Characterisation of the Technology and Implications for Developing Countries....Pages 41-69
Industrial Biotechnological Capabilities in Mexico: A Micro-Level Assessment....Pages 70-124
Role of Advanced BTCs in Fermentation Industries....Pages 125-149
The Role of Government in the Development of BTCs....Pages 150-181
Conclusions and Final Considerations....Pages 182-191
Back Matter....Pages 192-232
β¦ Subjects
Development Economics; Development Studies; Biotechnology; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology
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