Restructuring Development Theories and Policies: A Critical Study - Softcover

Haque, M. Shamsul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791442586 ISBN 13: 9780791442586

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1999

Synopsis

Explains and critiques current theories of political development.

In the contemporary global context replete with various forms of development crises, there is a growing demand for an alternative perspective. Haque explains the nature and forms of these current development crises, critiques the inadequacies of existing development theories to address such crises, restructures these theories into an alternative theoretical perspective, and suggests specific policy guidelines for attaining a genuine mode of development. He interprets development not as human conformity with any hegemonic development schemes, but as human autonomy from various forms and levels of subjugation. The book presents original arguments, covers up-to-date literature, adopts a multidisciplinary approach, mediates between theories and policies, and offers a comprehensive development alternative.

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About the Author

M. Shamsul Haque is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

Edition details

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791442586
• ISBN 13: 9780791442586
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 374