Historical Development of Science and Technology in Nigeria
Author: | Thomas-Emeagwali, Gloria |
Year: | 1992 |
Pages: | 192 |
ISBN: | 0-7734-9214-3 978-0-7734-9214-1 |
Price: | $159.95 |
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The areas of focus include traditional methods of food processing, cassava-processing technology in the contemporary period, textile technology, and pedagogy and science teaching in Nigeria. There is also a specific focus on gender and technology. The text concentrates on the historical dimension but approaches the subject in the context of multidisciplinary interpretation.
Reviews
"This book is a great contribution to understanding how the African civilization has been developing and why it is in its present stage of development." - Comparative Civilization Review, Fall 2005