Understanding Development by John Rapley

Understanding Development by John Rapley

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Summary

Provides an assessment of the state of development theory and a survey of the impact of evolving policies and practices throughout the developing world. This work traces the evolution of development theory from its statist orientation in the early postwar period, through the neoclassical phase, to the consensus on people-centered development.

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Understanding Development by John Rapley

First published in 1997. An introduction to the theory and practices of development in the third world, tracing the evolution of development theory over 40 years, and examining why so many of the benefits of development are still not shared by millions.
Praise for the previous editions:

"Emphasizing a close link between development theory and the actual practice of economic policymaking, Rapley grounds the discussion in a way that will be much appreciated by both students and their instructors..[He] writes with a rare clarity." —Bruce E. Moon, American Political Science Review

"Concise, yet all encompassing and meticulously referenced...Rapley's study is determined to unravel the intricacies of development practice across the third world and map out its intellectual roots. The project certainly succeeds in these goals." —Firooza Pavri, Progress in Development Studies
John Rapley is senior lecturer in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies (Mona). His publications include Globalization and Inequality: Neoliberalism's Downward Spiral.
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ISBN 13 9781588265388
ISBN 10 1588265382
Title Understanding Development
Author John Rapley
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Year published 2007-08-30
Number of pages 225
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