Science at the end of empire : experts and the development of the British Caribbean, 1940-62 /: experts and the development of the British Caribbean, 1940-62. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sabine Clarke.
• Authors: Clarke, Sabine
• Contents: Introduction -- 1. New uses for sugar -- 2. Scientific research and colonial development after 1940 -- 3. 'Men, money and advice' for Caribbean development -- 4. Laboratory science, laissez-faire economics and modernity -- 5. An industrialisation programme for Trinidad -- 6. Bringing research 'down from the skies' -- 7. Conclusion: Science and industrial development: lessons from Britain's imperial past -- Bibliography -- Index.
• Publisher Details: Manchester : Manchester University Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 303.483097290904; Technological innovations -- Caribbean Area -- History -- 20th century; Electronic books; British colonies; Economic policy; Technological innovations; Great Britain -- Colonies -- Economic policy; Caribbean Area; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781526131416; 1526131412; 9781526131409; 1526131404
• Related ISBNs: 9781526131386
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.