Class Dynamics of Development

This insightful work explores how class relations shape development processes and contribute to global inequalities. Class Dynamics of Development offers a fresh perspective on these critical issues.

This book presents a compelling argument that class relations are foundational to development processes and essential for understanding inequality both within and between nations. Through a trans-disciplinary lens, Class Dynamics of Development utilizes case studies from regions such as Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa to explore these themes in depth. Contributors provide insights into the various forms of class relations and their interactions with other social dynamics, including gender and ethnicity. This approach aims to rejuvenate class analysis within the context of development studies.

In Class Dynamics of Development, class is understood to emerge from exploitative social relations of production, yet it is shaped and expressed through a multitude of factors. The book highlights the rich diversity of social formations that exist across different contexts, emphasizing the intricate nature of Marx’s analytical methods. By doing so, it sheds light on the complexities of class and its implications for development.

Originally published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly, this work serves as an important contribution to the ongoing discourse on development and inequality. It invites readers to reconsider traditional perspectives and engage with the multifaceted nature of class relations in contemporary society.