| Description |
xxxiii, 711 pages : illustrations, ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Developing countries and the concept of development -- Ch. 2. Development of the international economic order, 1450-2000 -- Ch. 3. Growth and stagnation : theories and experiences -- Ch. 4. Technology and development -- Ch. 5. Population and development -- Ch. 6. Health, health care and development -- Ch. 7. Education and development -- Ch. 8. Economic development, structural transformation and primary exports -- Ch. 9. Industrial development -- Ch. 10. Agricultural development and rural development -- Ch. 11. State formation and political aspects of development -- Ch. 12. Cultural dimensions of development -- Ch. 13. The international economic and political order since 1945 -- Ch. 14. Foreign aid and development |
| Summary |
"This modern, non-technical introduction to development studies explores the dynamics of socio-economic development and stagnation in developing countries. Taking a quantitative and comparative approach to contemporary debates within their broader context, Szirmai examines historical, institutional, demographic, sociological, political and cultural factors. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, the book is suited for use in interdisciplinary development studies programmes as well as economics courses, and will also interest practitioners pursuing careers in developing countries." "Adam Szirmai is Professor of Technology and Development Studies at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, and one of the founders of the Eindhoven Centre for Innovation Studies."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Economics -- Sociological aspects.
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Economic development.
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Social change.
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| Author |
Szirmai, Adam, 1946-
Economic and social development
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| LC no. |
2004058281 |
| ISBN |
0521817633 hardback |
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0521520843 paperback |
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