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

Rapley, John

 
9781588265388: Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World: Theory and Practice in the Third World, Third Edition

Synopsis

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 examples, Rapley shows where and how various approaches to development have worked or failed continuing to confront the question of why development remains so far out of reach for so many poor countries.

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About the Author

John Rapley is academic visitor at the Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge. He is author of Globalization and Inequality: Neoliberalism's Downward Spiral and Ivoirien Capitalism: African Entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire.

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