Theories and practices of development /
Willis, Katie, 1968-
Theories and practices of development / Katie Willis. - 1st ed., Reprinted ed. - Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2010. - xvi, 236 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Routledge perspectives on development .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
9780415300537 0415300533
Development economics.
Economic development--Social aspects.
Economic development--Political aspects.
338.9001 / WIL
Theories and practices of development / Katie Willis. - 1st ed., Reprinted ed. - Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2010. - xvi, 236 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Routledge perspectives on development .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
9780415300537 0415300533
Development economics.
Economic development--Social aspects.
Economic development--Political aspects.
338.9001 / WIL