ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1993, this book contains 3 studies from Finland, Greece and Japan. These countries were chosen because they experienced their technological transformation mainly during the 20th Century and it was considered that their experience would have some relevant lessons for the countries of the third world. Special attention is paid to Japan as its example has great relevance both for development theory and practical strategies.

part |130 pages

Japan

chapter |3 pages

Preface

part 1|39 pages

The Heritage From Pre-World War II Development

part 2|49 pages

Post-World War II Development

part 3|34 pages

Epilogue

chapter VIII|11 pages

A concluding assessment

chapter IX|22 pages

Statistical tables