Introduction to International Development: Approaches, Actors, Issues, and Practice

by Paul A. Haslam, Jessica Shafer, Pierre Beaudet

Introduction to International Development integrates the work of leading experts from disciplines as varied as geography, history, sociology, political science, economics, gender studies, and anthropology. Contributed chapters present foundational overviews as well as in depth coverage of issues at the heart of today's most pressing international debates. In addition to a new part focussed exclusively on the practice of international development with six new chapters on measuring poverty, planning projects, development ethics, humanitarian assistance, and global poverty reduction, this edition has new chapters on alternatives to development, gender and development, China and the emerging economies, and climate change.

Genres: Nonfiction, International Development

592 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Samiha Kamal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah this book was a sweet treat for me when I started studying in Development Studies. All the chapters touch so many dimensions of development that you will more or less achieve an overall idea about what development really is. I still remember how furious I was to learn about the colonial experience in my subcontinent haha. A Must Read ❣️

[Sydney Brown · Rating 1 out of 5]

don’t read development theory. shits trash.

[Mélo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a complete textbook.
Very dense on many subjects, this gives a GLOBAL perspective, which is key.
The glossary at the end is also extremely helpful to keep up with concepts and important information to retain throughout.
Tip: keep track of all the abbreviations, THERE ARE MANY to remember and it does get overwhelming.

[Louise (Louus_library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for my degree in Development and it was a perfect way to start my first year. This textbook has all the basic information you would need to learn about key development issues as well as see new sources of information if you want to expand on certain topics!

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful intro text, but not remarkable.

[Plato · Rating 3 out of 5]

School Text book

[Olea Moen · Rating 3 out of 5]

33% finished for studies

[Mills College Library]

338.91 I61977 2012