Introduction
Part I. The General Context: Interaction between Science and Technology and Long-range Development Goals and Strategies
1. Science and Technology Planning: Possibilities and Limitations
Introduction and Summary
Should Science and Technology Be Planned
Can Science and Technology Be Planned
How should Science and Technology Be Planned
Concluding Note
2. Planning - Prospective Analysis and Science and Technology Policy
Science and Technology in the Government
Functions of Science and Technology Policy
Formats of Science and Technology Policy
S & T Policy and Strategic Planning
Modes of Integrations of S & T Policy in General Policies
3. Long-term Planning, Technological Forecasting and Underdevelopment; Thinking on the Unlikely
Introduction
Underdevelopment: An Unblessed Condition
The Case for Long-term Planning (LTP)
The Case for Technological Forecasting (TF)
LTP, TF and Development: Linkages and Tensions
4. Programming and Guiding of Science and Technology Development: Some Global Problems with Reference to the International Development Strategy
Part II. Science and Technology in Sectoral Planning
5. Energy Technologies for the Third World
6. The Role of Technology in Planning for the Capital Goods Industry
Introduction
The Role of the Capital Goods Industry in the Development of Advanced Economies
Capital Goods in the Industrialization of Latin America
Planning the Development of the Capital Goods Industry in Mexico
The Impact of Technology on the Process of Planning for Capital Goods Development
7. Planning of Development, Science and Technology: The Case of the Mexican Agrarian Sector
The Shaping of a Crisis
The Component Elements
Planning, Science and Technology
Part III. Incorporation of Science and Technology in the Techniques of Development Planning
8. Information in the Service of Development
Introduction
The Problem of National Information
Information from Other Countries
Specialized Information Centers
Conclusion
9. Development is a Systems Problem; Can Systems Analysis Help
Development is a Systems Problem
Systems Analysis is a Developing Craft
Systems Analysis can Contribute to Development
Applying Systems Analysis to Development is Necessary, but Difficult
Conclusion
10. Technology Assessment in Planning for Development
Introduction
Needs for Technology Assessment
Relationship to Planning
Interest for the United Nations' System
Relationship to Technological Choices
A Point of View
The Conceptual Value
Activities of the United Nations
Technology Assessment Defined
Technology Assessment and Appropriate Technology
Promoting Public Participation
Ensuring Accountability
Multiplying Resources
Conclusion
Part IV. The Planning of Science and Technology in the Development Process
11. Science and Technology Planning in LDCs: Major Policy Issues
12. Notes on Science, Technology and Development Planning
Introduction
A Review of the State of the Art in S & T Planning
Towards a Conceptual Framework to Link Science, Technology and Development
Possible New Directions for S & T Planning
13. National Financial Institutions and Technology Development: A Preliminary Review
Introduction
Finance and Technology: A Historical Perspective
Finance and Technology: A Conceptual Framework
Finance and Technology: The Indian Experiment
Brazil
Colombia
Conclusions
14. The Role and Function of a Scientific and Technological Infrastructure in the Context of Development Policy
Introduction
Concepts
The Importance of a Scientific and Technological Infrastructure in a Developing Country
Common Deficiencies in Science and Technology Policies
Specific Recommendations for UNCSTD
Part V. International Cooperation
15. Science and Technology in Development Planning: The International Dimension
Introduction
The Role of S & T in Development
Science and Technology: The International Dimension
16. Negotiating with MNCs for Technology-Sharing Agreements
Latin American Motives and Strategies
Corporate Motivations and Strategies
U.S. - Latin American Technology Sharing Agreements
Negotiating for Technology Sharing Agreements
17. Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC)- A Viable Instrument of Collective Self-Reliance
Collective Self-reliance - an Element of the NIEO Program, But Still of Marginal Importance
TCDC - A Position of Withdrawal rather than of Progress
Identifying the Reformist Potential of TCDC
Minimum Conditions of Success
Evaluating the Outcome of the Buenos Aires Conference on TCDC
Conclusions
List of Authors

Science and Technology in Development Planning: Science, Technology and Global Problems covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology Development Planning. The book presents several papers that tackle one of the agendas of the symposium, intended to convey to the reader the main lines of thought brought to the symposium and to illustrate various approaches.
The 17 chapters of the text are organized into five parts, according to what agenda they cover. The first part tackles the interaction between science and technology and long-range development goals and strategies, while the second part deals with the science and technology in sectoral planning. Part III covers the incorporation of science and technology in the techniques of development planning; Part IV discusses the planning of science and technology in the development process. The last part talks about international cooperation.
The book will be of great interest to readers cornered with the progress of science and how it will influence the world.