The purpose of this dissertation is to show that socio-economic development can be better understood through an interdisciplinary approach.From the writings on socio-economic development and related disciplines., background information and theories are gleaned to provide the bases for the development of the concept of tri-dimensional technology (called residuals in economic theories of development). As the major focus in this study, tri-dimensional technology is divided into three major components: human, social and material. This concept, in addition to capital and labor, is shown to be the basis of productive potential in a society and as a crucial factor in explaining the socio-economic progress of a nation.In order to explore tri-dimensional technology, social psychology was chosen as the most relevant discipline since it concerns itself with individual as well as society. Within the three components of tri-dimensional technology, the human aspect is given priority and the social behaviorist model of man as a general model will be developed. References tech to explainthe rapid socio-economic development of Japan are made to relevant theories and literature to identify the social and material aspects of tri-dimensional technology.The concept of tri-dimensional technology is applied with emphasis on Meiji Restoration era. The implications of the Japanese experience for developing countries is suggested. Reference to the ethical analysis of tri-dimensional technology is also made.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/174837 |
| Date | January 1976 |
| Creators | Arghandival, Shafiq Akhter M. |
| Contributors | Hoover, Dwight W. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vi, 208 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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