{"title":"Heidi Morefield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the insightful author, \u003cem\u003eHeidi Morefield\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for her engaging exploration of themes within the realm of Science \u0026amp; Nature, Morefield offers readers a unique perspective on developmental challenges and innovations across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works includes \u003cstrong\u003eDeveloping to Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, which delves into the complexities of global development and the factors that influence the scaling of healthcare innovations. Through meticulous research and compelling narratives, Heidi Morefield challenges readers to understand the multifaceted nature of development in today's interconnected world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books serve as both educational resources and thought-provoking reads, perfect for those who are passionate about science, nature, and the dynamics of global progression. Whether you're a seasoned academic or merely curious about these fields, Heidi Morefield's writings will surely enrich your understanding and spark your curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Morefield's works to broaden your horizons and engage with issues that shape our world today. Happy reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"developing-to-scale-by-heidi-morefield-9780226828633","title":"Developing to Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first critical book on “appropriate technology,” \u003cem\u003eDeveloping to Scale\u003c\/em\u003e shows how global health came to be understood as a problem to be solved with the right technical interventions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, economist E. F. Schumacher published \u003cem\u003eSmall Is Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e, which introduced a mainstream audience to his theory of “appropriate technology”: the belief that international development projects in the global south were most sustainable when they were small-scale, decentralized, and balanced between the traditional and the modern. His theory gained widespread appeal, as cuts to the foreign aid budget, the national interests of nations seeking greater independence, postcolonial activism, and the rise of the United States’ tech sector drove stakeholders across public and private institutions toward cheaper tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ensuing decades, US foreign assistance shifted away from massive modernization projects, such as water treatment facilities, toward point-of-use technologies like village water pumps and oral rehydration salts. This transition toward the small scale had massive implications for the practice of global health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeveloping to Scale\u003c\/em\u003e tells the history of appropriate technology in international health and development, relating the people, organizations, and events that shaped this consequential idea. Heidi Morefield examines how certain technologies have been defined as more or less “appropriate” for the global south based on assumptions about gender, race, culture, and environment. Her study shows appropriate technology to be malleable, as different constituencies interpreted its ideas according to their own needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe reveals how policymakers wielded this tool to both constrain aid to a scale that did not threaten Western interests and to scale the practice of global health through the development and distribution of technical interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854448021740,"sku":"9780226828633","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c4a282a6e17e1d48a06cc70c1b934354.jpg?v=1759270035"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/heidi-morefield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}