Development policies in the globalising world.
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The renaissance in urban theory draws directly from a fresh focus on the neglected realities of cities beyond the west and embraces the global south as the epicentre of urbanism. This Handbook engages the complex ways in which cities of the global south and the global north are …
Core text for students, scholars, and development practitioners on the issues surrounding social change, globalization, and development in the ""Third World"", including a general introduction to the field, and short, insightful section introductions that introduce each reading.…
This book is about the evolution of developing countries in the world economy situated in its wider historical context, spanning centuries, but with a focus on the period since the mid-twentieth century. It traces the rise and 'catch up' of the developing world and the shift in …
Whilst good governance is a worthy goal by itself, this book argues that it is not a prerequisite for economic growth or development. Challenging the conventional good governance paradigm favoured by the donor community, this book exposes the methodological shortcomings of the c…
"This volume documents and explains the remarkable resilience of emerging market nations in East Asia and Latin America when faced with the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009. Their quick bounceback from the crisis marked a radical departure from the past, such as when the 198…
"This volume documents and explains the remarkable resilience of emerging market nations in East Asia and Latin America when faced with the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009. Their quick bounceback from the crisis marked a radical departure from the past, such as when the 198…
International service learning (ISL) programs are growing more popular with students looking to advance their skills and knowledge to become global citizens. While the benefits of these programs among students are well documented, little is known about the implications they have…