The History of Development: From Western Origins to Global Faith (Fifth Edition) (Development Essentials)

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Synopsis
In this landmark text, Gilbert Rist provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what the idea of development has meant throughout history. He traces it from its origins in the Western view of history, through the early stages of the world system, the rise of US hegemony, and the supposed triumph of third-worldism, through to new concerns about the environment and globalization.

Assessing possible post-development models and considering the ecological dimensions of development, Rist contemplates the ways forward. Throughout, he argues persuasively that development has been no more than a collective delusion, which in reality has resulted only in widening market relations, whatever the intentions of its advocates.

A classic development text written by one of the leaders of post-development theory.

Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
320 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781786997562
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
© 2019 Presses de la Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
170
Proofread By:
170
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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