| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 370 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction: growth versus development -- Conventional theories of development. Classical and neoclassical economics; From Keynesian economics to neoliberalism ; Development as modernization -- Nonconventional, critical theories of development. Marxism, socialism, and development ; Poststructuralism, postcolonialism, and postdevelopmentism ; Feminist theories of development -- Critical modernism. Critical modernism and democratic development |
| Summary |
This widely adopted text starts with the fundamentals--what is economic growth, what is development, and what is the relationship between these two concepts? The authors examine orthodox theories of growth grounded in different schools of economics (classical, neoclassical, Keynesian, neoliberal) before considering critical alternatives (Marxist, socialist, poststructuralist, and feminist). The book elucidates the basic ideas that underpin contemporary controversies and debates surrounding economic growth, environmental crisis, and global inequality. It highlights points of contention among the various theories, links them to historical and current world events, and works toward envisioning a form of development that makes life better for all. New to This Edition Reflects the latest data and global development trends, such as the effects on economies of extreme weather events and climate change. New discussions throughout the chapters, including the work of Thomas Piketty, Richard Florida, William Easterly, Niall Ferguson, and Arturo Escobar. Responds to current crises, including the global financial meltdown and its consequences and the rise of finance capitalism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-351) and index |
| Credits |
Produced by the publisher |
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Held by CAPER-BC, Langara College |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 13, 2018) |
| Subject |
Economic development.
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Dependency.
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Capitalism.
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Marxian economics.
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economic development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
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Capitalism
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Dependency
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Economic development
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Marxian economics
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Ekonomisk utveckling.
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Kapitalism.
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Marxistisk ekonomi.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hartwick, Elaine R. (Elaine Rachel), 1961- author.
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| LC no. |
2014049758 |
| ISBN |
9781462519606 |
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1462519601 |
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