Throughout the twentieth century, governments sought to achieve 'development' not only in their own countries, but also in other regions of the world; particula
This introductory text explains, and places in an historical context, the development theories behind contemporary debates, such as globalization. The author de
The first book in the DARG series,Development as Theory and Practice provides the only student textbook which addresses broad contemporary perspectives and deba
Taking a critical and historical view, this text explores the theory and changing practice of international development. It provides an overview of how the fiel
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