Richard

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Tanzania's Gas Boom: A Double-Edged Sword for Development

Beschreibung

"Tanzania's Gas Boom: A Double-Edged Sword for Development" explores the complex story of Tanzania's natural gas reserves. While the discovery of vast gas fields promised economic prosperity, the book delves into the challenges and unintended consequences that often accompany resource booms. We'll examine the potential benefits, like infrastructure development and increased government revenue. However, the book also sheds light on potential drawbacks such as environmental risks, social inequality, and the "resource curse" - where dependence on a single resource hinders economic diversification. Through in-depth analysis and real-world examples, "Tanzania's Gas Boom" equips readers to understand the opportunities and pitfalls associated with resource extraction. The book offers valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and anyone concerned with ensuring Tanzania leverages its gas reserves for sustainable development.

Autor

Professor Dr. Richard, for your History of Sound course, I propose "Connecting With Sounds: A Network History." This book explores how technology has fundamentally transformed our relationship with sound. We'll delve into the history of audio technologies - from the phonograph to the internet - and analyze how communication networks have revolutionized how we create, share, and experience music. From the rise of global music cultures to the impact of radio and the internet on soundscapes, "Connecting With Sounds" explores how technology facilitated the exchange of sounds across continents. But this book goes beyond the technical. We'll analyze the social and cultural impact of networked sound, exploring its role in historical events, the influence of social media on music discovery, and the rise of online communities that reshape how we experience music. "Connecting With Sounds" dives deeper, examining how the "network society" itself becomes a network of sound through online platforms and streaming services, fostering new forms of interaction and transforming the role of music curators and DJs. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the fascinating interplay between technology, sound, and society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: tredition
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 341g
• ISBN-13: 9783384244932
• ISBN-10: 3384244931
• Artikelnr.: 70836385