Introduction to appropriate technology : toward a simpler life-style / - Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press, c1977. - xviii, 205 pages : Illustrations ;

Includes index.

Introduction -- P.1 An approach for appropriate technologists -- P.2 The social context for choosing water technologies -- P.3 Tools for agriculture -- P.4 Intermediate technology building -- P.5 Energy in rural areas -- P.6 Pedal power -- P.7 Intermediate chemical technology -- P.8 Education system -- P.9 Appropriate production systems -- P.10 Industrial liaison -- P.11 Some social criteria for appropriate technology -- P.12 The transfer of knowledge and the adoption of technology.

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Appropriate technology.
Lifestyles.
Technology.
Renewable energy sources.
Technological innovations - evaluation.

T 49.5 / INT