Understanding Development

by Paul Hopper

"Understanding Development "is the ideal introduction to the major issues and critical debates about development in the contemporary world. Perfectly suited to students, it offers an accessible overview of the key topics that have come to define this crucial subject. Drawing on a wide range of case studies from across the globe, the book explores such areas as: health and population growth conflict and security global inequality and poverty fair trade and trade liberalization gender and education foreign aid and debt sustainability and the environment

304 pages, Hardcover

First published April 3, 2012

Reviews

[Pernille · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interserting read! Both definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to know how development function (and fail) in this world. It is a collection of the biggest events and organisations, and it`s doesn`t go into minor detail, but a good "summery" book.

[Robin Eleanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super interesting, but not that fun to read

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best and most comprehensive survey of development theory and practice.

[Mohamed Osman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very very good introduction to Development Studies. Once of the main resource books for my own book on development