An excellent reference text for upper-division undergraduates in interdisciplinary international business courses.--Norman Gregory Young, California State Polytechnic University, I couldn't manage without it. It's essential in the classroom and for my research.--Jackie Brux, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Absolutely essential.--Frank R. Gunter, Lehigh University, Very timely review of the new directions in development thinking and an excellent, multi-faceted presentation of current development issues. Must reading for both theoreticians and practitioners.--Mauricio Herman, American University, An excellent resource for hard-to-find statistics for all students interested in international development.--Susan Dicklitch, Franklin and Marshall College.