Key concepts in development geography

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Key concepts in development geography

Rob Potter ... [et al.]

(Key concepts in human geography / Rob Kitchin, series editor)

SAGE, 2012

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-263) and index

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"An excellent and supremely accessible guide to some key issues in development geography" - Stuart Corbridge, London School of Economics "Provides a clearly stated, informed and strongly structured pathway through the key literatures and debates" - Jonathan Rigg, Durham University Organized around 24 short essays, Key Concepts in Development Geography is an introductory text that provides students with the core concepts that form contemporary research and ideas within the development geography discipline. Written in a clear and transparent style, the book includes: an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field over 24 key concept entries that provide comprehensive definitions, explanations and evolutions of the subject excellent pedagogy to enhance students' understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams, and further reading. Organized around five of the most important areas of concern, the book covers: the meanings and measurement of development; its theory and practice; work, employment and development; people, culture and development; and contemporary issues in development. The perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students on geography degrees, the book is a timely look at the pressingly important field of international development studies today.

Table of Contents

Introduction Understanding Development Introduction Meanings of Development Measuring Development Space and Development Defining and Measuring Poverty The Millennium Development Goals Theory and Practice of Development Introduction Modernity, Modernization, Postmodernism and Post-Structuralism Radical Approaches to Development Neo-Liberalism and Globalization The Development Programmes of Global Institutions Sustainable Development and Environmental Sustainability Work, Employment and Development Introduction Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities Industrialization and the New International Division of Labour Decent Work, Risk and the Informal Sector The Digital Economy and New Spaces of Work Global Trade, Aid and Regulation People, Culture and Development Introduction Gender, Households and Development Children, Youth and Development Health, Disability and Development Sexualities and Development Ageing and Development Contemporary Issues in Development Introduction Culture and Human Rights Civil Society, Social Capital and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Migration, Transnationalism and Development Tobin-Type Taxes

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