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Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World
John Rapley
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Description for Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World
Paperback. Provides an assessment of the state of development theory and a survey of the impact of evolving policies and practices throughout the developing world. This work traces the evolution of development theory from its statist orientation in the early postwar period, through the neoclassical phase, to the consensus on people-centered development. Num Pages: 225 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Number of pages
225
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781588265388
SKU
V9781588265388
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About John Rapley
John Rapley is senior lecturer in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies (Mona). His publications include Globalization and Inequality: Neoliberalism's Downward Spiral.
Reviews for Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World
Emphasizing a close link between development theory and the actual practice of economic policymaking, Rapley grounds the discussion in a way that will be much appreciated by both students and their instructors.... [He] writes with a rare clarity. Bruce E. Moon, American Political Science Review Concise, yet all encompassing and meticulously referenced.... Rapley's study is determined to unravel ... Read more