Robert L West
Biographic Data
| ID | 217109 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert L West |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert L |
| FAMILY NAME | West |
| SIGNATURE | WEST R L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tufts University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1961 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Indirect associations in learning semantic and syntactic lexical relationships
An application of prefrontal cortex function theory to cognitive aging
The purpose of this review is to extend the existing application of the frontal lobe hypothesis of cognitive aging beyond the limited work on inhibitory control (F. N. Dempster, 1992) to include memory processes supported by the prefrontal cortex. To establish a background for this analysis, I review existing models of prefrontal cortex function and present a synthesized model that includes a general function of temporal integration, supported by…
Comparative Development Perspectives
Comparative Development Perspectives
The Economic Development of the Third World Since 1900
Technology and the Economic Development of the Tropical African Frontier, by Thomas R. de Gregori
Economic Development in Africa Today
Essay| May 01 1969 Economic Development in Africa Today Robert L. West Robert L. West Professor of Development Diplomacy, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Robert L. West is Director of the International Development Studies Program at the Fletcher School. In 1960–1961, he served as financial adviser on loan from M.I.T. to the United Nations Organization in the Congo. He was U.S.A.I.D. mission director at the U.S. embassy in L…
On Social Change and Social Science Research in Africa
Since its establishment in 1966, the Research Liaison Committee has been charged by the members of the African Studies Association with the responsibility of finding ways to strengthen collaboration among African scholars and scholars from North America engaged in African research. The R.L.C, has been the principal instrument of the African Studies Association for informing and advising its members about research projects conducted in Africa by A…
Trends and priorities in African economic research
Research conducted in tropical Africa on problems of development is expanding.Most such studies are concerned with problems of economic development
Conference on Economic Research in Africa: Bellagio, Italy, 27 September–2 October 1964
This conference, financed by the Rockefeller Foundation, was attended by the research directors of the following centres: Institut de recherches économiques et sociales (I.R.E.S.), Lovanium University, Congo; Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (N.I.S.E.R.), University of Ibadan; U.N. African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (I.D.E.P.), Dakar, Senegal; Economic Development Institute (E.D.I.), University of Nigeria, N…
Particular Problems of Aid Coordination for the Republic of the Congo-Leopoldville
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The United Nations and the Congo Financial Crisis: Lessons of the First Year
Its operation in the Congo has developed into a crucial test of the United Nationsframework for international collaboration. Under the authority of a Security Council mandate the United Nations has assumed an unprecedented range of military and civil responsibilities. To discharge these responsibilities, an executive agent (United Nations Organization in the Congo, ONUC) has been created under the direct supervision of the Secretary General. With…
An application of prefrontal cortex function theory to cognitive aging
The purpose of this review is to extend the existing application of the frontal lobe hypothesis of cognitive aging beyond the limited work on inhibitory control (F. N. Dempster, 1992) to include memory processes supported by the prefrontal cortex. To establish a background for this analysis, I review existing models of prefrontal cortex function and present a synthesized model that includes a general function of temporal integration, supported by…
The United Nations and the Congo Financial Crisis: Lessons of the First Year
Its operation in the Congo has developed into a crucial test of the United Nationsframework for international collaboration. Under the authority of a Security Council mandate the United Nations has assumed an unprecedented range of military and civil responsibilities. To discharge these responsibilities, an executive agent (United Nations Organization in the Congo, ONUC) has been created under the direct supervision of the Secretary General. With…
Conference on Economic Research in Africa: Bellagio, Italy, 27 September–2 October 1964
This conference, financed by the Rockefeller Foundation, was attended by the research directors of the following centres: Institut de recherches économiques et sociales (I.R.E.S.), Lovanium University, Congo; Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (N.I.S.E.R.), University of Ibadan; U.N. African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (I.D.E.P.), Dakar, Senegal; Economic Development Institute (E.D.I.), University of Nigeria, N…
The United Nations and the Congo Financial Crisis: Lessons of the First Year
Its operation in the Congo has developed into a crucial test of the United Nationsframework for international collaboration. Under the authority of a Security Council mandate the United Nations has assumed an unprecedented range of military and civil responsibilities. To discharge these responsibilities, an executive agent (United Nations Organization in the Congo, ONUC) has been created under the direct supervision of the Secretary General. With…
Particular Problems of Aid Coordination for the Republic of the Congo-Leopoldville
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Conference on Economic Research in Africa: Bellagio, Italy, 27 September–2 October 1964
This conference, financed by the Rockefeller Foundation, was attended by the research directors of the following centres: Institut de recherches économiques et sociales (I.R.E.S.), Lovanium University, Congo; Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (N.I.S.E.R.), University of Ibadan; U.N. African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (I.D.E.P.), Dakar, Senegal; Economic Development Institute (E.D.I.), University of Nigeria, N…
Trends and priorities in African economic research
Research conducted in tropical Africa on problems of development is expanding.Most such studies are concerned with problems of economic development
Economic Development in Africa Today
Essay| May 01 1969 Economic Development in Africa Today Robert L. West Robert L. West Professor of Development Diplomacy, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Robert L. West is Director of the International Development Studies Program at the Fletcher School. In 1960–1961, he served as financial adviser on loan from M.I.T. to the United Nations Organization in the Congo. He was U.S.A.I.D. mission director at the U.S. embassy in L…
On Social Change and Social Science Research in Africa
Since its establishment in 1966, the Research Liaison Committee has been charged by the members of the African Studies Association with the responsibility of finding ways to strengthen collaboration among African scholars and scholars from North America engaged in African research. The R.L.C, has been the principal instrument of the African Studies Association for informing and advising its members about research projects conducted in Africa by A…
Technology and the Economic Development of the Tropical African Frontier, by Thomas R. de Gregori
The Economic Development of the Third World Since 1900
Comparative Development Perspectives
Comparative Development Perspectives
An application of prefrontal cortex function theory to cognitive aging
The purpose of this review is to extend the existing application of the frontal lobe hypothesis of cognitive aging beyond the limited work on inhibitory control (F. N. Dempster, 1992) to include memory processes supported by the prefrontal cortex. To establish a background for this analysis, I review existing models of prefrontal cortex function and present a synthesized model that includes a general function of temporal integration, supported by…
Indirect associations in learning semantic and syntactic lexical relationships
Political science (10 works) · International Development and Aid (7 works) · Geography (5 works) · Development economics (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · African history and culture studies (2 works) · Economic Growth and Development (2 works) · Global Peace and Security Dynamics (2 works) · Psychology (2 works)