International Development - Issues and Challenges

This comprehensive and broad-ranging introductory textbook examines the key aspects of contemporary international development from both a practical and theoretical perspective. It addresses the fundamental question of what ''development'' actually is and examines social, economic and environmental developments around the world. Written by experts with extensive field experience, this text introduces key issues in the development debate from how the developing world is changing global order to discussions on gender and development as well as security and development. is a critical and interdisciplinary introduction to the contested field of development that is the ideal companion for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying modules in development on degrees in international politics, international relations and development studies. This title will also appeal to policy-makers working in areas of development and professionals working in the area.>

Riassunto

This popular introduction to the theory, practice and study of development takes a critical and interdisciplinary approach. The third edition has been revised and updates to take account of recent developments such as the sustainable development goals.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Janet Hunt, Damie Kingsbury, Damien Kingsbury, Damien Mcgillivray Kingsbury, Kingsbury Damien, Joh McKay, John McKay
• Con la collaborazione di: Matthew Clarke (Editore), Janet Hunt (Editore), Damien Kingsbury (Editore), Mark McGillivray (Editore), John McKay (Editore)
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 05.08.2016
• EAN: 9781137429407
• ISBN: 978-1-137-42940-7
• Pagine: 408
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia politica; B, Economic Policy, Political Science and International Studies, Development policy, Development Studies, Development economics and emerging economies