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 This issues-driven text has been designed to offer something different to the standard introductions to the topic, focusing on the debates that have generated the most interest and passion among practitioners and non-practitioners alike. Always attentive to the contested and plural nature of the field, it makes the case for a genuinely interdisciplinary approach which takes full account of the impact of globalization. Both comprehensive and critical, Understanding Development is the essential guide to one of the most challenging subjects of our age.

304 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2012

Reviews

[Pernille]

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]

Super interesting, but not that fun to read

[R]

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

[Mohamed Osman]

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