DEVELOP DILEMMAS EUROP COMMUN PB (Law and Political Change) - Softcover

Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335191215 ISBN 13: 9780335191215

Publisher: Open University, 1994

Synopsis

Until recently development has been perceived as an uncomplicated and unqualified human value. As the true cost of development in the 'third world' has become apparent, and the benefits difficult to discover, some have argued that the notion of development is itself fundamentally misconceived. Joanne Scott brings this debate into an unusual context - development within the highly 'developed' European Community. She explores the problems experienced by the Community in its attempts to 'develop' the 'lagging' regions, and considers the important role of law in shaping its policy. She examines both the meaning of development and the effects of different definitions. Her underlying thesis is that while development should clearly not be equated with economic growth, a broader and more human definition might promote beneficial change and contribute to the protection of environmental and social diversity within the Community.

About this title

About the Author

Joanne Scott teaches European Community Law at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.

Review

"This book is a welcome addition to the debate on future directions of the European Community given the dearth of legal literature addressing development issues in the European Union. Furthermore, the existing literature is mainly in the context of the economically developing world. This book is therefore unusual in placing development questions within the setting of economically developed countries. It is also welcome for its admirable analysis of Community law in its policy environment." - European Law Review "...realistically priced and will be appreciated by students and their teachers, who are concerned with the operation of development policies and the future of Europe's regions and rural environment." - Environment & Planning "...offers a useful examination of the EU's regional policy which raises broader questions concerning the meaning of development and sustainable growth." -Political Studies "...a timely and stimulating treatment." - European Journal of International Law

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335191215
• ISBN 13: 9780335191215
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 167