International Development Studies: Theories and Methods in Research and Practice

192 pages. International Development Studies is an exploration of what it is to ?do? development studies as a distinct discipline. It introduces and addresses the f undamental questions that everyone engaged with development - whether student, r esearcher or practitioner - must ask: * What is ?development? and why do we wish to study it? * How do the many theoretical, methodological, and epistemological approaches relate to research and practical studies in developme nt? * How are development research and practice linked?Intended Audie nce: Accessibly written, with extensive use of case study material, this book is an essential primer for students of development studies who require a concise, penetrating overview of its foundations. It is also core reading for students an d practitioners concerned with the design of studies in the course of policy ana lysis, sector reviews, or project formulation, management, and evaluation.