International Development
Strategies and Legacies of Socio-Economic Development
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About this book
International Development: Strategies and Legacies of Socio-Economic Development examines the multifaceted challenges and strategies underlying socio-economic progress in a globally interconnected world.
Grounded in a thorough historical and theoretical framework, this book explores the evolution of developmental strategies, from post-colonial challenges, the growing influence of international organizations, and the role of state policies to the impacts of global market integration and demands for environmental sustainability. It scrutinizes the effectiveness of international organizations and foreign aid agencies, the resilience of local strategies, and the persistent disparities shaped by historical legacies, extractive and inclusive state institutions, deficit of individual rights, systemic poverty, gender inequality, armed conflicts, environmental hazards, and food insecurity. Through case studies and document-driven insights, it highlights the intersection of institutional frameworks, economic imperatives, and human agency in shaping developmental outcomes. By integrating environmental and sustainability considerations with economic strategies, the book underscores the necessity of inclusive policies that address structural barriers and promote human-centered development. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to include material on decolonization, the various effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination, climate change, migration, and economic insecurity.
With a multi-disciplinary approach taking into account politics, international relations, economics, sociology, cultural studies, and the history of development, this book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars, as well as policy makers and practitioners working and researching in those fields.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction: Development and changing societies
- 1 Theories and strategies of development
- 2 Colonialism and development
- 3 Developing countries and the global economy
- 4 State’s role and strategies: Obstacles and opportunities
- 5 Armed conflicts, violence, and development
- 6 Gender relations and development
- 7 Environment, sustainability, and development
- 8 Rural development and food security
- 9 Urbanization and challenges of unbalanced growth
- Afterword
- Index