Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World - Couverture souple

Rapley, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1588265382 ISBN 13 : 9781588265388

Editeur : Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc, 2007

Synopsis

This lucidly written book, thoroughly updated, provides both an assessment of the current state of development theory and an extensive survey of the impact of evolving policies and practices throughout the developing world. Rapley critically traces the evolution of development theory from its strong statist orientation in the early postwar period, through the neoclassical phase, to the present emerging consensus on people-centered development. New to the third edition is a chapter on ""postdevelopment"" thought, as well as increased attention to the challenges posed by weak states and by critical environmental issues. Using a wide range of examples, Rapley shows where and how various approaches to development have worked or failed continuing to confront the question of why development remains so far out of reach for so many poor countries.

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À propos de l'auteur

John Rapley is academic visitor at the Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge. He is author of Globalization and Inequality: Neoliberalism's Downward Spiral and Ivoirien Capitalism: African Entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1588265382
• ISBN 13: 9781588265388
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 265
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible