Theories of Development, 1st Edition
Capitalism, Colonialism and Dependency
$35.98
- Paperback
264 pages
- Release Date
21 September 1989
Summary
This is a new introductory text providing an up-to-date account of leading theories of development. The book includes a discussion of classical accounts of development, particularly that of Marx, but also considers current debates on the issue. Theories of imperialism, neo-imperialism, dependency, world systems theory and other conceptions are all given full and balanced consideration. A feature of the work is the connections drawn between theoretical interpretation and empirical application:…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780745607115 |
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| ISBN-10: | 074560711X |
| Author: | Jorge Larrain |
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Imprint: | Polity Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 21 September 1989 |
| Weight: | 435g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
‘A critical survey.’ International Development Abstracts
’…[a] cogent and incisive introduction to certain key traditions … a valuable addition to the existing textbooks on the subject.’ Sociology
‘This is just the kind of stimulating, thought-provoking and informed book which will be most useful to both teachers and students.’ Tom Bottomore
Jorge Larrain
Jorge Larrain was a lecturer in sociology at the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile, until 1973. He is now Reader in Sociology and Head of the Department of Cultural Studies at Birmingham University.
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