World Development: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780745314020)

Do the structures of the world economy invariably work against the interests of the Third World? What is the impact of industrialisation? How does it affect people and their livelihoods, gender relations, the environment, movements for social justice and democracy? World Development offers answers to these questions. A comprehensive introductory guide for students, teachers, volunteers and NGO workers in development, World Development examines the substantive issues surrounding development, industrialisation and globalization and places them within a historic context. It outlines the historical development of the world economy and assesses the current prospects for developing countries. The book contains in-depth analyses of how particular industries operate at local and global levels, drawing from case studies on textiles, tourism and copper. There are also case studies of specific countries, including South Korea, Cyprus, Mexico, China and Spain

Author: Prodromos Panayiotopoulos
ISBN-10: 0745314023
ISBN-13: 9780745314020
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2001
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.34w x 0.65d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2002 pg. 1292