Shaping the Developing World

The West, the South, and the Natural World

Andy Baker author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:12th Apr '21

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Shaping the Developing World cover

Why are some countries rich and others poor?

Colonialism, globalization, bad government, gender inequality, geography, and environmental degradation are just some of the potential answers to this complex question. Using a threefold framework of the West, the South, and the natural world, Shaping the Developing World provides a logical and intuitive structure for categorizing and evaluating the causes of underdevelopment. This interdisciplinary book also describes the social, political, and economic aspects of development and is relevant to students in political science, international studies, geography, sociology, economics, gender studies, and anthropology.

The Second Edition has been updated to include the most recent development statistics and to incorporate new research on topics like climate change, democratization, religion and prosperity, the resource curse, and more. This second edition also contains expanded discussions of gender, financial inclusion, crime and police killings, and the Middle East, including the Syrian Civil War.


"Shaping the Developing World is the best text I′ve found for introductory courses in international development. It is well-balanced and accessible for all learners." -- Matt Bluem
"An excellent and balanced introduction to the politics of the developing world that helps explain competing theories in clear detail." -- Justin Lance

ISBN: 9781071807071

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 810g

480 pages

2nd Revised edition