Understanding development
Subtitle: theory and practice in the third world
By: John Rapley.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
ISBN-13: 9781588265388
Subjects: Structural adjustment (Economic policy) -- Developing countries; Economic development; Developing countries -- Economic policy
Description: Rapley critically traces the evolution of development theory from its strong statist orientation in the early postwar period, through the neoclassical phase, to the present emerging consensus on people-centered development. New to the third edition is a chapter on "postdevelopment" thought, as well as increased attention to the challenges posed by weak states and by critical environmental issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The progress of development; title: Development theory in the postwar period; title: State-led development in practice; title: The neoclassical answer to failure; title: Neoclassical reform in practice; title: Development theory in the wake of structural adjustment; title: The end of the developmental state; title: The end of development, or a new beginning?; title: Conclusion; title: Suggested readings; title: Index; title: About the book.