Loomis: Himalayan Sherpa Collection: Prakash Adhikari 3, Evolution of Technology
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Prakash explains how communication technology has evolved in the Himalayan and how that’s enabled the HRA to more quickly provide help to people in the Himalaya.
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04/04/2021 18:28:44
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Loomis: Himalayan Sherpa Collection: Prakash Adhikari 3, Evolution of Technology
Release Date: 5/29/2012
Duration: 5820 Mins
Authors: Cambridge University
Description: Prakash explains how communication technology has evolved in the Himalayan and how that’s enabled the HRA to more quickly provide help to people in the Himalaya.
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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