DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIONS: CRITIQUES AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE DOMINANT PARADIGM

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  • JOSÉ MOLINA FILHO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct1989.v6.9145

Abstract

The dominant paradigm for the studies of diffusion of innovations is summarized and it is shown that its theoretical support is basead on the theory of modernization and the dicotomy traditional-modern. This theoretical basis is criticized by the best known researchers in this field. Among these critics and suggested alternative paradigms, the Galjart's is emphasized, because it seems to be particularly promising for the studies of diffusion of innovations in agriculture, and for the rural development programs in the Third World.

Author Biography

JOSÉ MOLINA FILHO

Prof. Titular do Dept. de Economia e Sociologia Rural, ESALQ/USP, Caixa Postal 9, CEP 13400 Piracicaba, SP.

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Published

1989-01-01

How to Cite

FILHO, J. M. (1989). DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIONS: CRITIQUES AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE DOMINANT PARADIGM. Science & Technology Journals, 6(1), 101–115. https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct1989.v6.9145

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Vol. 06,n.1 - jan./abr.,(1989)

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Ensaios

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