Bøger udgivet af University of Technology, Jamaica Press

Focusing on developing states, this book captures and deliberates on best models to build their capacity and capability to become innovative. It emphasizes the organic links among economic growth, innovation, and wealth creation through entrepreneurship. In addition, it identifies and discusses some of the key factors that are required for the development of national systems to support an innovation-centric culture that is essential for the sustained socioeconomic transformation of developing states.

This book examines from a Jamaican perspective significant local and global events occurring between the year 2000 and early 2021. It explores the new millennium and early digital life starting with the deregulation of the world telecommunications industry, the resultant competition in the Jamaican telecom market, and the phenomenal rise, use, and influence of social media. The emergence of China as a player on the world stage and its impact on Jamaica are also highlighted; also given spotlight are the historic election of Barack Obama as President of the USA and the rise of the far right led by Donald Trump; attention is also drawn to the advent of a more inclusive world and same sex marriages, despite homophobia; the author also looks at the issue of corruption, the controversial extradition of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, and Jamaica's undisputed status as the World #1 Sprint Nation. Rounding out the topics covered are the COVID-19 pandemic and its massive impact on socio-economic life, elections in Jamaica and the United States in 2020 and their aftermath, racism, and, finally, a gaze into the next 21 years.

This book advocates the social enterprise-based community development approach and is based-on the real-life experiences of the author that are complemented by relevant scholarly information from the literature. The lessons in social entrepreneurship and community transformation that are shared inside are instructive and portable to the awakening and realizing of the economic and social wealth promise of marginalized and distressed inner-city communities across Jamaica and similarly situated communities worldwide

Authoritative, fascinating and delightful aptly describe The Best Caribbean Foods to Combat Chronic Diseases. From the ancient origins to present-day uses, the book elegantly displays the health-promoting and other eclectic treasures of Caribbean foods. Policymakers, researchers, teachers, students, shoppers, and the general public will all find aspects of the content captivating.The Best Caribbean Foods to Combat Chronic Diseases is replete with compelling historical details around the emergence of dietary patterns in the Caribbean, along with convenient tabulations of comparative nutrient rankings. This has rarely been seen for foods, particularly in the Caribbean. The attractive photographs combined with easy-to-understand nutritional composition and facts add to the food and nutrition literacy of the reader.This is an excellent technical source for nutritionists and dietitians and other health practitioners, as well as a reference for foodies, or the person who needs to stick to a healthy diet for weight loss or control of a disease condition.

Co-authored by two experienced pharmacists and educators, this publication chronicles the development and evolution of pharmacy education in Jamaica from apprenticeship to graduate programmes in pharmacy at the University of Technology, Jamaica. It preserves for posterity and for current students and practitioners important information about the profession, as well as about the sterling contributions of individuals and organizations. This valuable publication is as much a keepsake as it is a reference and is a must-read for practicing and aspiring pharmacists. It is expected that this publication will serve to motivate and instill pride in the members of the pharmacy profession.