Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World - Softcover

Rapley, John

 
9781588260994: Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1588260992 ISBN 13: 9781588260994
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Updated to reflect trends in world affairs, as well as in the scholarly literature, this text is both an assessment of the state of development theory and a survey of structural adjustment's results throughout the developing world. John Rapley traces the evolution of development theory from its strong statist orientation in the early post-war period, through the "classic" phase, to the middle-of-the-road position of the beginning of the 21st century, drawing attention to the inadequacy of existing modes. Using a wide range of examples, he shows where, how and why various approaches to development have worked, or failed. He concludes with a look at one of the most disturbing subjects that theorists and practitioners alike must tackle: why development appears to be so far out of reach for so many poor countries.

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About the Author

John Rapley is senior lecturer in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies (Mona). His publications include Ivoirien Capitalism: African Entrepreneurs in Cote d'Ivoire.

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Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1588260992
ISBN 13 
9781588260994
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
225