Author: Senyo B-S. K. Adjibolosoo
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780275963484
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Argues that the myths of orthodox development thinking and the neglect of the human factor are the cause of economic underdevelopment in developing countries.

Author: Peter Preston
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136855807
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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First published in 1987, this volume stresses the importance of development studies for sociology, as P. W. Preston argues that this field of study is emerging from the technical social scientific ghetto back into the mainstream of the ‘classical tradition’ of social theorizing, represented by Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Preston discusses the position of development studies in relation to the wider group of the social sciences in general and to sociology in particular. Using examples mainly from the study of Southeast Asia, he looks at the diversity of available ‘modes of social theoretic engagement’ and considers the work of the colonial administrator scholar, the humanist academic scholar, and the scholar who theorises on behalf of the planners, discusses the mode of political writing, and Marxian analyses of development; and considers the particular problems surrounding the elites of post-colonial ‘nation states’.

Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264307931
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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In 2008, the weight of developing and emerging economies in the global economy tipped over the 50% mark for the first time. Since then, Perspectives on Global Development has been tracking the shift in global wealth and its impact on developing countries. How much longer can the dividends of ...

Author: K. Hanson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230393276
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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Covers topical issues for Africa's development, economics and politics of climate change, water management, public service delivery, and delivering aid. The authors argue that these issues should be included in the post-MDG paradigm and add an important voice to recent moves by academics and practitioners to engage with each other.

Author: M. Shamsul Haque
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 143840574X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 374

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Explains and critiques current theories of political development.

Author: Marcus Power
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134531419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Development as a concept is notoriously imprecise, vague and presumptuous. Struggles over the meaning of this fiercely contested term have had profound implications on the destinies of people and places across the globe. Rethinking Development Geographies offers a stimulating and critical introduction to the study of geography and development. In doing so, it sets out to explore the spatiality of development thinking and practices. The book highlights the geopolitical nature of development and its origins in Empire and the Cold War. It also reflects critically on the historical engagement of geographers with 'the Tropics', the 'Third World' and the 'South'. The dominant economic and political philosophies that shape the policies and perspectives of major institutions are discussed. The interconnections between globalization and development are highlighted through an examination of local, national and transnational resistance to various forms of development. The text provides an accessible introduction to the complex and confusing world of contemporary global development. Informative diagrams, cartoons and case studies are used throughout. While exploring global geographies of economic and political change Rethinking Development Geographies is also grounded in a concern with people and places, the 'view from below', the views of women and the view from the 'South'.

Author: Ha-Joon Chang
Publisher: Anthem Press
ISBN: 1843311100
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 544

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This title represents the most forward thinking and comprehensive review of development economics currently available.

Author: Jan Nederveen Pieterse
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412945143
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252

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Written by one of the leading authorities in the field, the Second Edition of this successful book: Situates students in the expanding field of development theory Provides an unrivalled guide to the strengths and weaknesses of competing theoretical approaches Explains key concepts Examines the shifts in theory Offers an agenda for the future In this book, the author brings a huge range of experience and knowledge about the relationship between the economically advanced and the emerging, developing nations.

Author: Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.). International Education Centre
Publisher: Halifax, N.S. : International Education Centre, Saint Mary's University
ISBN:
Category : Atlantic Provinces
Languages : en
Pages : 183

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Author: B. Guy Peters
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134648170
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.