Issues and Challenges of Development

This book presents a balanced and accessible introduction to the core issues and challenges of development. It covers the key aspects of development in contemporary times-its relationship with agriculture, industrialization and services, sustainable and inclusive development, issues of marginalization and women empowerment.

List of contents

List of Figures vii List of Tables ix About the Author xi Preface xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Basic Needs and Poverty 31 3 Education, Health and Women's Empowerment 73 4 Population and Development 112 5 Income Inequality, Unemployment and Inflation 137 6 Agriculture and Development 179 7 Industry, Manufacturing and Development 202 8 Services and Development 227 9 Culture, Creative Sector and Development 243 10 Informal Sector and Development 274 11 Rural and Urban Development 301 12 Infrastructure, Energy, Technology and Development 335 13 Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development 364 14 Globalization and Development Disparities 393 15 Corruption-Free Development and Good Governance 419 16 Marginalization and Inclusive Development 446 Index 471
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About the author

Bikram Keshari Pattanaik is a Professor and was Director for two terms at the School of Extension and Development Studies in the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.

Summary

This book presents a balanced and accessible introduction to the core issues and challenges of development. It covers the key aspects of development in contemporary times—its relationship with agriculture, industrialization and services, sustainable and inclusive development, issues of marginalization and women empowerment.

Product details

• Authors: Bikram Pattanaik, Bikram Keshari Pattanaik
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032889979
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3288997-9
• No. of pages: 486
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Asia, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Economic Policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Agriculture & Food, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Development Studies