Challenging Global Inequality: Development Theory and Practice in the 21st Century

Challenging Global Inequality: Development Theory and Practice in the 21st Century

by Mark Turner (Contributor), David Hulme (Contributor), Alastair Greig (Author), David Hulme (Contributor), Mark Turner (Contributor), Alastair Greig (Author), Mark Turner (Contributor)

Synopsis

This major introductory text written by three leading names in the field provides an accessible overview of the challenges faced in overcoming global poverty and inequality in the twenty-first century. Through an in-depth assessment of development theory and practice, the authors set out to advance two key arguments: the first being the importance of historically contextualizing contemporary developmental problems in order to assess policy proposals; and the second that inequality matters, and how this notion has continually remained a central feature of development debates from colonial times to present day.

Ideal for undergraduate students taking development modules as part of Political Science and International Relations degrees, this engaging text proves to be essential reading when exploring the impacts of development on today's international political economy. With each chapter covering inequalities from all different angles, the authors clearly outline the impact of models such as globalization and neoliberalism, as well as offering alternative views on the challenges posed by the UN's Millennium Development Goals.Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below - https://he.palgrave.com/companion/Greig-Challenging-Global-Inequality/

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Edition: 2007
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 16 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 1403948240
ISBN 13: 9781403948243
Book Overview: 'Original and engaging, this new introductory text provides an accessible overview of global inequality and development ideas and practices in the 21st century. I am sure it will prove very popular with my students.' - Ben Crow, University of California, Santa Cruz

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'Original and engaging, this new introductory text provides an accessible overview of global inequality and development ideas and practices in the 21st century. I am sure it will prove very popular with my students.' - Ben Crow, University of California, Santa Cruz
Author Bio
ALASTAIR GREIG is Reader in Sociology and Head of School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Australia.
DAVID HULME is Professor of Development Studies and Associate Director, Chronic Poverty Research Centre, Institute for Development and Management, University of Manchester, UK.
MARK TURNER is Professor of Development Policy and Management, University of Canberra, Australia.