<P>Throughout the twentieth century, governments sought to achieve 'development' not only in their own countries, but also in other regions of the world; particularly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. This focus on 'development' as a goal has continued into the twenty-first century,
Theories and practices of development
✍ Scribed by Willis, Katie
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 253
- Series
- Routledge perspectives on development
- Category
- Library
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✦ Synopsis
This introductory text explains, and places in an historical context, the development theories behind contemporary debates, such as globalization. The author describes and explains how approaches to development have changed over time and how approaches vary spatially.
Abstract:
✦ Table of Contents
Content: Introduction: what do we mean by development? --
Classical and neo-liberal development theories --
Structuralism, neo-Marxism and socialism --
Grassroots development --
Social and cultural dimensions of development --
Environment and development theory --
Globalization and development: problems and solutions? --
Conclusions.
✦ Subjects
Economic development. Economic development -- Social aspects. Economic development -- Political aspects. Développement économique. Développement économique -- Aspect social. Développement économique -- Aspect politique. Doctrines économiques. Mondialisation. Environnement. Aspects sociaux. Pays en de
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