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A Radical History Of Development Studies

Individuals, Institutions And Ideologies

Overview

In this thought-provoking collection, some of the leading thinkers in Development Studies come together to examine the history of their multi-disciplinary subject from its emergence during the era of decolonization half a century ago to its contemporary emphasis on poverty reduction. They combine personal and institutional reflections with an examination of key themes, including the intrusion into a subject traditionally dominated by Economics of social development considerations, gender awareness, and environmental concerns. They draw attention to those ongoing critiques of development studies, including Marxism and post-development discourse which have been so often marginalized in representations of the mainstream development discourse.

ISBN 9781842775240
Category Social sciences
Call number HD78 R33 2005
Physical description viii, 232 pages:25 cm.
Edition year 2005
Bibliographical references? No
Publisher name David Philip ; London ; New York
Publication year 2005
Place of publication Cape Town
Language English
Is series? No

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