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Author Willis, Katie, 1968-

Title Theories and practices of development / Katie Willis
Edition 2nd ed
Published Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 269 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Routledge perspectives on development
Routledge perspectives on development
Contents Introduction: what do we mean by development? -- Modernization, Keynesianism and neoliberalism -- Structuralism, neo-Marxism and socialism -- Grassroots development -- Social and cultural dimensions of development -- Environment and development theory -- Globalization and development: problems and solutions? -- Conclusions
Summary Global economic crisis and the implications of global environmental change have led academics and policy-makers to consider how 'development' in all parts of the world should be achieved. However, 'development' has always been a contested idea. While often presented as a positive process to improve people's lives, the potential negative dimensions of 'development' on people and environments must also be recognised. Theories and Practices of Development provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the complex debates around how development has been understood and achieved. The second edit
Analysis udviklingsteori
økonomisk udvikling
social udvikling
globalisering
udviklingshistorie
udvikling
historie
udviklingsbistand
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL
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Subject Economic development.
Economic development -- Social aspects.
Economic development -- Political aspects
economic development.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Structural Adjustment.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- General.
Economic development.
Economic development -- Political aspects.
Economic development -- Social aspects.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780203844182
0203844181
9781136918346
1136918345
9781136918339
1136918337