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An excellent and supremely accessible guide to some key issues in development geography - Stuart Corbridge, London School of Economics Provides a clearly stated, informed and strongly structured pathway through the key literatures and debates - Jonathan Rigg, Durham University Organized around 24 short essays, Key Concepts in Development Geography is an introductory text that provides students with the core concepts that form contemporary research and ideas within the development geography discipline. Written in a clear and transparent style, the book includes: an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field over 24 key concept entries that provide comprehensive definitions, explanations and evolutions of the subject excellent pedagogy to enhance students' understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams, and further reading. Organized around five of the most important areas of concern, the book covers: the meanings and measurement of development; its theory and practice; work, employment and development; people, culture and development; and contemporary issues in development. The perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students on geography degrees, the book is a timely look at the pressingly important field of international development studies today.Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications LTD
ISBN-139780857025852
eBay Product ID (ePID)113996613
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
Publication NameKey Concepts in Development Geography
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
AuthorRob Potter, Sally Lloyd-Evans, Dennis Conway, Ruth Evans
SeriesKey Concepts in Human Geography
Dimensions
Item Height210 mm
Item Weight330 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRuth Evans, Dennis Conway, Sally Lloyd-Evans, Rob Potter