Bridging the gap between engineering and the global world a case study of the coconut (coir) fiber industry in Kerala, India /

Over the last two decades, globalization has had a profound impact on how we view the world and its sustainability. One group of professionals that lies at the heart of sustainability is the engineers. Engineers are trained problem solvers, required to implement technical solutions and are at the fo...

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Main Author: Bhatia, Shobha K. 1949-
Other Authors: Smith, Jennifer L. 1968-
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: San Rafael, Calif. (1537 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, c2008.
Series:Synthesis lectures on engineering, technology, and society ; #6.
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