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Development Matters eBook Series

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  • Thinking about Development

    by Bjorn Hettne ...
    Series series Development Matters
    This book is a concise and accessible introduction to development thinking, contemporary development theory and practice and - a critical analysis of the values that lie behind them. Hettne argues that schools of development thinking should be historically contextualized, not presented as evolving towards a universal theory. The book will present development as an 'essentially contested concept', ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

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  • The Idealist

    Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty

    by Nina Munk ...
    **NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYBloomberg • Forbes • The SpectatorRecipient of Foreign Policy's 2013 Albie Award**A powerful portrayal of Jeffrey Sachs's ambitious quest to end global poverty"The poor you will always have with you," to cite the Gospel of Matthew 26:11. Jeffrey Sachs—celebrated economist, special advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations, and author of the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • The Central Liberal Truth

    How Politics Can Change a Culture and Save It from Itself

    by Lawrence E. Harrison ...
    Which cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes best promote democracy, social justice, and prosperity? How can we use the forces that shape cultural change, such as religion, child-rearing practices, education, and political leadership, to promote these values in the Third World--and for underachieving minorities in the First World? In this book, Lawrence E. Harrison offers intriguing answers to ... Read more

    $21.89 USD

  • World Heritage

    Benefits Beyond Borders

    Edited by Amareswar Galla ...
    Published on the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, this thematic collection of case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage sites and their Outstanding Universal Value in the context of sustainable development. The case studies describe twenty-six thematically, typologically and regionally diverse World Heritage sites illustrating their benefits to local ... Read more

    $50.09 USD

  • Latin American Theories of Development and Underdevelopment

    by Cristóbal Kay ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Development
    Upon its publication in 1989, this was the first systematic and comprehensive analysis of the Latin American School of Development and an invaluable guide to the major Third World contribution to development theory. The four major strands in the work of Latin American Theorists are: structuralism, internal colonialism, marginality and dependency. Exploring all four in detail, and the ... Read more

    $72.99 USD

  • The Selfish Altruist

    Relief Work in Famine and War

    by Tony Vaux ...
    Provides an analysis of some of the most traumatic situations involving famine and war of the last two decades, helping us to understand what it takes to be an aid worker and how important humanitarian action is today. Famine and war evoke strong emotional reactions, and for most people there is a limited amount they can do. But the relief worker has to convert emotional responses into practical ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • Arresting Development

    The power of knowledge for social change

    by Craig Johnson ...
    Scholars have become increasingly concerned about the impact of neo-liberalism on the field of development. Governments around the world have for some time been exposed to the forces of globalization and macro-economic reform, reflecting the power and influence of the world’s principal international economic institutions and a broader commitment to the principles of neo-classical economics and ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • The World Won't Wait

    Why Canada Needs to Rethink its International Policies

    Edited by Roland Paris, Taylor Owen ...
    Series series UTP Insights
    The need for an ambitious and forward-looking Canadian international strategy has never been greater. The worldwide changes that jeopardize Canadian security and prosperity are profound, ranging from the globalization of commerce, crime, and political extremism to the impact of climate change on the economy and environment. The reaction from Canada’s policymakers, at least so far, has been ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • The Transformation of Agri-Food Systems

    Globalization, Supply Chains and Smallholder Farmers

    Edited by Ellen B. McCullough, Prabhu Pingali, Kostas Stamoulis ...
    'There should be a good market for this book. The topic is very timely and a major theme of the new World Development Report 2008. The editors and contributors are world class.'Derek Byerlee, World Bank'This is a topic of wide interest and high policy importance. The depth of coverage and excellent synthesis should ensure that the book will have a substantial market in high-level undergraduate and ... Read more

    $87.99 USD

  • Demanding Justice and Security

    Indigenous Women and Legal Pluralities in Latin America

    by Rachel Sieder, Adriana Terven Salinas, Emma Cervone, Cristina Cucuri, Ana Cecilia Arteaga Bohrt, Leonor Lozano, Mariana Mora, Morna Macleod, Natalia De Marinis, Rosalva Aida Hernandez Castillo0, Maria Teresa Sierra1 ...
    Across Latin America, indigenous women are organizing to challenge racial, gender, and class discrimination through the courts. Collectively, by engaging with various forms of law, they are forging new definitions of what justice and security mean within their own contexts and struggles. They have challenged racism and the exclusion of indigenous people in national reforms, but also have ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Industrialising Rural India

    Land, policy and resistance

    Edited by Patrik Oskarsson, Kenneth Nielsen ...
    Series series Routledge Studies of the Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development
    Rapid industrialisation is promoted by many as the most feasible way of rejuvenating the Indian economy, and as a way of generating employment on a large scale. At the same time, the transfer of land from rural communities and indigenous groups for industrial parks, mining, or Special Economic Zones has emerged as perhaps the most explosive issue in India over the past decade. Industrialising ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • ASEAN's Engagement of Civil Society

    Regulating Dissent

    by Kelly Gerard ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book offers an innovative framework for understanding the role of civil society in regional and global policymaking. Using political economy analysis, Gerard demonstrates that ASEAN's people-oriented agenda builds legitimacy, while sidelining its detractors. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD