Key Concepts in Development Geography
Ruth Evans author Dennis Conway author Sally Lloyd-Evans author Rob Potter author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:17th May '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£120.00(9780857025845)
"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
- 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.
An excellent and supremely accessible guide to some key issues in development geograpy. -- Stuart Corbridge
Key Concepts in Development Geography provides a clearly stated, informed and strongly structured pathway through the key literatures and debates. -- Jonathan Rigg
ISBN: 9780857025852
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 330g
288 pages