International Development Studies: Theories and Methods in Research and Practice

✍ Scribed by Dr Andrew Sumner, Dr Michael A Tribe

Year: 2008
Tongue: English
Leaves: 191
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

This book is an exploration of what it is to ‘do’ development studies as a distinct discipline. It introduces and addresses the fundamental questions that everyone engaged with development - whether student, researcher, or practitioner. Accessibly written, with extensive use of case study material, this book is an essential primer for students of development studies who require a concise, penetrating overview of its foundations.

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