The Blacksmith and the Farmer: Rural manufacturing in sub-Saharan Africa - Softcover

Poston, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853391271 ISBN 13: 9781853391279

Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 1994

Synopsis

This book examines the contribution of rural manufacturing in central African economies, particularly as a service to the agricultural base. The author argues that self-sustaining small-scale rural workshops are vital to rural development.

About this title

About the Author

Dr David Poston has worked in Africa for many years, teaching blacksmithing techniques to rural communities under the auspices of the United Nations. He also worked as an artist-jeweller and has worked to assist in the development of sustainable livelihoods in fourteen different African countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853391271
• ISBN 13: 9781853391279
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152