Opis: International Development - Mark McGillivray, Janet Hunt, Matthew Clarke

This comprehensive and broad-ranging introductory text 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 development across the globe. Written by experts with extensive field experience across a range of development settings, the book addresses key issues in the development debate. These issues include definitions of development, global influences on development, measurements of development, the contribution of international aid, the relationship between global development and gender equality, the idea of development as 'modernization', theories of underdevelopment, and regional variation. The third edition has been revised and updated to include discussion of recent events and challenges in the field, as well as coverage of the rise of new economic powers, the impact of new security challenges, and the increasing importance of sustainable development goals. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this highly regarded text introduces the theory, practice and study of development. It examines the key aspects of contemporary international development - from globalization and drivers of economic growth through to gender, security and the environment. The book builds on the authors' extensive practical experience to offer a systematic assessment of the field and identify characteristics of successful development. Arguing that there can be no development without poverty reduction and the involvement of all key stakeholders, the authors show why it is crucial not only to have the right policies but also to involve the right people. Failure to do so, they argue, leads on the one hand to aid fatigue, and on the other to distorted development, no development at all, or even negative development. The text has been extensively rewritten to incorporate new theoretical insights as well as recent key events and issues, including the impact of the global financial crisis, the rise of China and India, and the political ramifications of global warming.Introduction 1. What is Development: Mark McGillivray 2. Reassessing Development Theory: John McKay 3. The Economics of Development: John McKay 4. The Developing World in a Changing Global Order: John McKay 5. Politics, Governance and Development: Damien Kingsbury 6. Aid and Development: Janet Hunt 7. Poverty Alleviation: Matthew Clarke 8. Community Development: Damien Kingsbury 9. Gender and Development: Janet Hunt 10. Environment and Development: Damien Kingsbury 11. Security and Development: John McKay

Szczegóły: International Development - Mark McGillivray, Janet Hunt, Matthew Clarke

Tytuł: International Development
Autor: Mark McGillivray, Janet Hunt, Matthew Clarke
Wydawnictwo: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781137429407
Rok wydania: 2016
Ilość stron: 384
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.45 kg

Recenzje: International Development - Mark McGillivray, Janet Hunt, Matthew Clarke