Identifying, Developing, and Adopting Technologies Appropriate for Rural Development with Applications to Huari Province in Peru Mark Alan Lund Iowa State University
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Creole Technologies and Global Histories: Rethinking How Things Travel in Space and Time
Creole technologies and global histories: rethinking how things travel in space and time By David Edgerton* The Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano once wrote: ‘la diosa tecnología no habla español’ [the Goddess Techno- logy does not speak Spanish].1 Indeed historians of techno- logy in many parts of the world are told the equivalent. Most of us, it is claimed, don’t speak technology; don’t have technology to speak of.2 As I have argued elsewhere, in order to be able to write a history of technology which is both global and historical, and which engages directly with more * Imperial College London. I am most grateful to participants at the Lisbon workshop on “The Circulation of Science and Technology: Places Travels and Landscapes” for their comments, as well as to Waqar Zaidi, anonymous referees, Tiago Saraiva, and especially to Eric Schatzberg. 1 Eduardo Galeano, Las Venas abiertas de America Latina (Buenos Aires/México, D. F.: Siglo XXI, 1978), first published 1971, p. 381. 2 This point has been made to me by many colleagues from around the world, and also by an American historian of technology, Pauline Kusiak, who noted that in Senegal, the Senegalese were astonished to find her studying ‘technology’ in their country. HoST, 2007, 1: 75-112 HoST , Vol.1, Summer 2007 than a tiny minority of white males, we need to break the unfortunate association, indeed conflation, that exists between invention and innovation on the one hand, and technology on the other. 3 In this paper, which draws on a chapter in a forthcoming book, I focus on twentieth-century horse transport in the rich world, and explore the new technologies of the poor world, and especially of its megacities.4 By looking at these cases I show the continued vitality of what is taken to be a technology of previous centuries, and demonstrate how its twentieth growth and survival cannot be understood as persistence. -
Thesis Death and the Family: Testing Andean Lineage
THESIS DEATH AND THE FAMILY: TESTING ANDEAN LINEAGE TOMBS THROUGH CRANIAL NON-METRICS Submitted by Sarah Frances Herrera Department of Anthropology In partial fulfillment of the requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado Fall 2016 Master’s Committee: Advisor: Ann Magennis Co-advisor: Mary Van Buren Michael Lacy Copyright by Sarah Frances Herrera 2016 All Rights Reserved ABSTRACT DEATH AND THE FAMILY: TESTING ANDEAN LINEAGE TOMBS THROUGH CRANIAL NON-METRICS Historical records indicate that ancestor worship was practiced as part of ayllu social organization in the Inka empire during the Late Horizon and beginning of the Colonial Period (1440 A.D. - 1650 A.D.). This same set of beliefs and practices is often ascribed to the Late Intermediate Period (900 A.D. – 1440 A.D.) throughout the Andes by many researchers (Doyle 1988; Herrera 2003; Ibarra 2013; Isbell 1997; Mantha 2006; Martiarena 2014). It is important for the study of any site so far removed from the historical records to be cautious when using these documents for the interpretation of the archaeological record. The significance of this study is that little has been done using a bioarchaeological approach to test the assumption that ayllus and ancestor worship were present in the Conchucos region during the Late Intermediate Period. The site of Marcajirca is located on the ridge of a sacred ancestor mountain, Mt Llamoq, in North Central Peru. Although the site is a village, it has an especially large amount of mortuary architecture consisting of above ground tombs or chullpas, as well as caves, and underground structures that contain human remains. -
California Assessment of Wood Business Innovation Opportunities and Markets (CAWBIOM)
California Assessment of Wood Business Innovation Opportunities and Markets (CAWBIOM) Phase I Report: Initial Screening of Potential Business Opportunities Completed for: The National Forest Foundation June 2015 CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF WOOD BUSINESS INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES AND MARKETS (CAWBIOM) PHASE 1 REPORT: INITIAL SCREENING OF POTENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PHASE 1 REPORT JUNE 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Interim Report – brief Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 1.2.1 California’s Forest Products Industry ............................................................................................... 1 1.2.2 Top Technologies .............................................................................................................................. 2 1.2.3 Next Steps ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 Interim Report – Expanded Summary .............................................................................................. 3 1.3.1 California Forest Industry Infrastructure ......................................................................................... -
Seven Kingsdoms Ancient Adversaries
Ancient Adversaries Instruction Manual Copyright Notice Copyright © 1997, 1998 Enlight Software and Interactive Magic. All rights reserved. This manual and the computer programs on the accompanying CD- ROM are copyrighted and contain proprietary information. No one may give or sell copies of this manual or the accompanying CD or other works of Interactive Magic, Inc., to any person or institution, except as provided for by written agreement with the copyright holder. Disassembly, reverse compilation and any other form of reverse engineering of the programs on the CD are unauthorized. No one may copy, photocopy, reproduce, translate this manual, or reduce it to machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of the copyright holder. Any person/persons reproducing any portion of this program, in any media, for any reason, shall be guilty of copyright violation and criminal liability as provided by law, and shall be subject to civil liability at the discretion of the copyright holder. Limited Warranty Interactive Magic warrants that the CD-ROM on which the enclosed program is recorder will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase. If within 60 days of purchase the CD proves defective in any way, you may return the CD to Interactive magic, 140 South Center Court, Suite 800, Morrisville, NC, 27560, and Interactive Magic will replace the disk free of charge. INTERACTIVE MAGIC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE CD OR THE SOFT- WARE PROGRAM RECORDED ON THE CD OR THE GAME DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, THEIR QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. -
Technologies to Support Climate Change Adaptation in Developing Asia
TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN DEVELOPING ASIA ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK i © 2014 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published in 2014. Printed in the Philippines. ISBN 978-92-9254-803-2 (Print), 978-92-9254-804-9 (e-ISBN) Publication Stock No. RPT146982-3 Cataloging-In-Publication Data Asian Development Bank. Technologies to support climate change adaptation. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2014. 1. Climate Change Adaptation2. Climate Change Technology in Asia and the Pacific3. Climate Change Impacts I. Asian Development Bank. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the Asian Development Bank in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. ADB encourages printing or copying information exclusively for personal and noncommercial use with proper acknowledgment of ADB. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing, or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without the express, written consent of ADB. -
Module 3.1 Introduction to Technology Student Support Material
Community Development Strand Unit 3: Technology Module 3.1 Introduction to Technology Student Support Material ii Module 3.1 Introduction to Technology Acknowledgements Materials compiled and edited by Michael Riach, with assistance from the Community Development team: Peter Mann – Madang Teachers College Martin Surab – Balob Teachers College Demus Dudawega – Gaulim Teachers College Habia Babe – Dauli Teachers College Kevin Varpit – Kabaleo Teachers College Nick Luba – St Benedict’s Teachers College Peter Dupai – Holy Trinity Teachers College Simon Pukari – PNGEI Layout and diagrams supported by Nick Lauer. PASTEP Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Project Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) GRM International Papua New Guinea-Australia Development Cooperation Program Student Support Material Module 3.1 Introduction to Technology iii Unit outline Unit # Modules 3.1 Introduction to Technology (Core) Unit 3 Technology 3.2 Practical Applications 3 Credit Points (Core) Icons & Read or research @ Write or summarise F Activity or discussion Student Support Material iv Module 3.1 Introduction to Technology Table of contents Module 3.1: Introduction to Technology.....................................................................1 Rationale ........................................................................................................................1 Objectives ......................................................................................................................1 Suggested topics ...........................................................................................................1 -
The Innovation of Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Technology in Zambia
The Innovation of Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Technology in Zambia A study of the development of drip by International Development Enterprises and smallholder farmers MSc. Thesis by Obed Kofi Tuabu September, 2012 Irrigation and Water Engineering Group i ii The Innovation of Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Technology in Zambia A study of the development of low-cost drip by International Development Enterprises and smallholder farmers Master thesis Irrigation and Water Engineering submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Science in International Land and Water Management at Wageningen University, the Netherlands Obed Kofi Tuabu September 2012 Supervisors: Dr.ir. G.J. Veldwisch Ir. S. van der Kooij Irrigation and Water Engineering Group Wageningen University The Netherlands www.iwe.wur.nl/uk iii iv Content Abstract ...................................................................................................................................... x List of Abreviations ................................................................................................................. xii Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................. xiii Chapter 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Reflections ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 International Development Enterprises -
Development of a Mobile Website for the Worcester Art Museum
Development of a Mobile Website for the Worcester Art Museum This is an IQP report submitted to the faculty of WPI in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Science Degree: Jeffrey Forgeng, Worcester Art Museum Curator Professor Scott Jiusto, WPI Professor Professor Creighton Peet, WPI Professor Worcester Community Project Center By Peter Emidy Sean Gillis Spencer Herrington Ty Moquin May 1st, 2018 Visit the Project Website at: http://wp.wpi.edu/wcpc/projects/projects-by-term/spring- 2018/wam-mobile/ This report represents the work of WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review. For more information about the projects program at WPI, please see http://www.wpi.edu/academics/ugradstudies/project-learning.html Abstract 1 Executive Summary 2 Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Chapter 2: Background Information 7 2.1 Visitor Engagement In Museums 7 2.2 Curatorial Design 12 2.3 Interpretive Technology 13 2.4 Worcester Art Museum 19 Chapter 3: Methodology 22 3.1 Documentation of Interpretive Technologies 22 3.2 Brainstorming of Interpretive Technologies 23 3.3 Interviewing Curators and Staff 24 3.4 Presentation of Technology Options 25 3.5 Prototyping Technology 25 3.6 Developing and Implementing Technology 25 Chapter 4: Major Project Outcomes 26 4.1 WAM Mobile Website 26 4.2 Tools for Web Development and Promotion 31 4.3 Developmental Process and Results 32 4.4 Recommendations for Future Web Development 37 References 39 Appendix A: Curator Interview Plan 43 Appendix B: List of App Features and Descriptions 44 Appendix C: Technology Rubric Details 47 Page | i Abstract The Worcester Art Museum is looking to deploy interpretive technologies within galleries to increase visitor engagement throughout the museum. -
Dissertation Jungwon KANG
GETTING ENGAGED IN DEVELOPMENT: GENDER AND PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OF THE ANTAMINA MINING COMPANY IN SAN MARCOS, PERU, 2006-2008 By JUNGWON KANG A DISSERTATION PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2010 1 © 2010 Jungwon Kang 2 To my father and mother 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Many people contributed to the completion of this dissertation. To all of them, I am deeply grateful. I am especially grateful to many people and institutions in Peru because without their support the research for this dissertation would not have been possible. The staff in the Ancash Association provided me valuable information when I first arrived in Huaraz. I especially thank Gabriela Antunez and Alejandro Camino who were always ready to interchange ideas and provided me important insights. In San Marcos, I am indebted to numerous people and institutions. Blanca and Juvenal offered me a place to stay throughout my fieldwork. They also made me feel as part of the family, being always concerned about my well being. Nancy and Carlos were always kind and friendly, welcoming me to their lives and families. Auristela taught me so much and showed me great patience despite all my questions. I am particularly indebted to the people in Carhuayoc and Huaripampa who opened doors for me and embraced me with support and care. I owe special thanks to Miguel, Wich, Juana, Pilar, Rucila, Julio, Norma, Agripino, Carlos Guerra. Many institutions in San Marcos also provided important assistances and support for this project. -
Parkswatch Protected Area Profile – Peru Huascarán National Park
ParksWatch Protected Area Profile – Peru Huascarán National Park Author: Diego Shoobridge Field support provided by: Guido Vidal Stiegler Photos: © ParksWatch – Peru, Diego Shoobridge Translation: Amanda Vanega Publication date: November 2005 Huascarán National Park ParksWatch – Peru Date of last field evaluation: August 2005 Location: Department of Ancash Year created: 1975 Area: 340,000 hectares Ecoregion: Central Andean Wet Puna Habitats: Montane tropical grasslands, Humid Montane Tropical Forest, Very Humid Sub-Andean Paramo, Pluvial Andean Tropical Tundra, Very Humid Montane Tropical Forest, Pluvial Sub-Andean Tropical Paramo, Snow-Covered Tundra Summary Description Rugged Huascarán National Park spanning 340,000 hectares was created in 1975. It was internationally recognized as a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere program in 1977 and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1985. The park is situated in Cordillera Blanca; it is flanked to the east by Callejón de Conchucos valley and to the west by Callejón de Huaylas valley. Snow-capped peaks of majestic heights reaching between 5,000 m and 6,768 m altitude, deep ravines carved out by glacial fluvial erosion, and innumerable sparkling lagoons are all features of this incredible park, which is unparalleled in its beauty. Biodiversity Many rare and endangered flora and fauna species inhabit the park. The vicuña (Vicugna vicugna), spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), and Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) are its most emblematic species. Other important mammals include whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Incan cougar (Puma concolor incarum), northern viscacha (Lagidium peruanum), and Andean fox also called culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus), among others. Native flora of the region is particularly diverse, made up of species from seven distinct life zones. -
Please Click Here for a Presentation on the Management of Technology
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Presentation By Dr. Robert Finkelstein Collegiate Professor [email protected] Based On: Customized Management of Technology by Tarek Khalil (With Additional Information By R. Finkelstein) TECHNOLOGY: A DEFINITION Technology: The totality of the means employed to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and comfort Consists of products and processes Encompasses technical and managerial knowledge which is embodied in physical and human capital and is published and transmitted in various ways Ignored as a key production factor (like land, labor, and capital) until recently Can be ascribed to tool-using non- human organisms or entities as well (e.g., chimpanzees or aliens from the planet Glarfnex) TECHNOLOGY: MOST IMPORTANT The most important technological artifact in human history was among the first – the flint cutting tool used by Homo habilis (c. 2,500,000 BCE) These essential tools allowed relatively puny humans (who were more scavengers than hunters) to rapidly cut, detach, and carry away meat from carcasses before more formidable predators and scavengers arrived Allowed tiny numbers of humans to survive High-protein diet allowed larger brain to evolve EARLIEST TECHNOLOGY 2,600,000 BCE: oldest known stone tools (sharp-edged flakes, flake fragments, and cores), Ethiopia 1,000,000 BCE: hand axes replace simpler chopping tools, Africa 460,000 BCE: earliest known use of fire, China (although hominids may have learned to control fire more than 1,000,000 BCE) 380,000 -
Ten Frontier Technologies for International Development
Foreword by Sir Tim bernerS-Lee Ten Frontier Technologies for international development Ben Ramalingam, Kevin Hernandez, Pedro Prieto Martin and Becky Faith India, Rajasthan Kamla, age 33, is rajasthan’s first female solar engineer. Starting her education at age 11 in night school, while carrying on with her domestic and farm work, she went on to study solar technology and now runs a rural field station fabricating solar home lighting systems and solar lanterns. despite her humble background she has travelled to delhi to speak at national Conferences on solar technology. Here, Kamla works on solar batteries connected to roof panels. Credit robert wallis – Panos 2 bACK To ConTenTS Ten Frontier Technologies for international development Ben Ramalingam, Kevin Hernandez, Pedro Prieto Martin and Becky Faith November 2016 Ten Frontier Technologies for International Development Acknowledgements Acknowledgements This report greatly benefited from the support and guidance of the steering group, consisting of Steven Hunt, Tamara Giltsoff, Annette D’Oyly, Magdalena Banasiak and Marco Pittalis. Thanks are also due to all of the above for comments and feedback on early drafts of this report. Detailed peer review feedback and comments were gratefully received from John Bessant and Steven Hunt (overall report), Charlie Paton (solar desalination), Daniel Ronen and Anum Ahmed (UAVs), Chris Daniels (airships), Eric Kasper, David Howey and Christopher Baker-Brian (household-scale batteries), Maxime Bayen (collaborative economy), Matt Houlihan and John Garritty (internet of things), Field Ready (3D printing), Lars Otto Naess (smog-reducing technologies) and Nigel Snoad (alternative internet delivery). Numerous DFID staff and experts were consulted during the course of writing this report, and participated in the June 2016 workshop in DFID Whitehall.