Geography And Development
Arthur Morris
ISBN 10: 1857280814 ISBN 13: 9781857280814
Published by Routledge, 1998
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An introductory text on development in general not only Third World development, with particular attention paid to the impact of the 1980s rightward shift of the political climate nationally and internationally. Num Pages: 195 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 327. Clean copy. 1998. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # KEX0216341
Synopsis:
First published in 1998. Written in a highly accessible style, this book examines economic development processes across the world. The old certainties of what constitutes development and whether it is the same for all peoples, no longer exist. Goals once imposed by agencies like the World Bank are increasingly questioned, and the spatial development planning characteristics of the 1960s and 70s is increasingly seen as an intrusion into free and competitive markets. Indeed a question now being asked is : should development be promoted at all? This book examines these fundamental issues and presents and evaluates the different theoretical approaches to development. Each country has its own tale to tell and by using valuable case-study material, the author shows how different policies have impacted on the geography of regions. Processes of development in the newly industrialised countries (NICS) of South Korea and Singapore are examined as well as the flexible specialisation model characteristic of many Mediterranean countries and the post-industrial service economies based on high technology. The book argues convincingly that the fundamental spatial and temporal patterns of development in modern times are no longer the importance of physical resources, but the complex human resources and the determination to work. Anchored firmly in the needs of students this book will be widely welcomed by undergraduates taking courses in human geography and development studies.
About the Author: Arthur Morris is Professor of Geography at the University of Glasgow.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Geography And Development
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition