Description
Understanding Development offers a detailed introduction to the evolving landscape of international development. This comprehensive book, now in its revised second edition, includes critical analysis of key global events shaping development in today's world. Explore vital topics like humanitarianism, the global refugee crisis, and the increasing prevalence of fragile states. This edition features three new chapters focusing on significant global policy developments, particularly the transition from the UN Millennium Development Goals to the ongoing UN Sustainable Development Goals through 2030.
With its interdisciplinary approaches and critical perspectives, this text stands out from standard introductory materials. It delves into the most passionate debates surrounding development, making it invaluable for both practitioners and students alike. Understanding Development facilitates a deeper grasp of global challenges and opportunities, providing readers with the tools to engage thoughtfully with contemporary issues. Ideal for academics, students, and anyone keen on understanding the complex intricacies of global development, this book serves as an essential guide to navigating one of the era's most pressing subjects.
Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781509510511 | Year: 2018 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) | Pages: 246
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509510511
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 246
Description:
Understanding Development offers a comprehensive introduction to the multidimensional and evolving nature of international development in the contemporary world This new edition has been fully revised and expanded to incorporate the key events, trends and debates that are shaping development today, such as humanitarianism and the global refugee crisis, the growing number of fragile states, and the contested nature of trade and trade deals Building on the book's original framework, the second edition also includes three new chapters which explore development in relation to global policy formation, focusing on the end of the UN Millennium Development Goals in 2015 and the start of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will run until 2030
Designed to offer something different to the standard introductions to the topic, this issues-driven text examines the debates that have generated the most interest and passion among practitioners and non-practitioners alike. Always attentive to the contested and plural nature of the field, it makes the case for a genuinely interdisciplinary approach which takes full account of the impact of globalization. Both wide-ranging and critical, Understanding Development is the essential student guide to one of the most challenging subjects of our age.
With its interdisciplinary approaches and critical perspectives, this text stands out from standard introductory materials. It delves into the most passionate debates surrounding development, making it invaluable for both practitioners and students alike. Understanding Development facilitates a deeper grasp of global challenges and opportunities, providing readers with the tools to engage thoughtfully with contemporary issues. Ideal for academics, students, and anyone keen on understanding the complex intricacies of global development, this book serves as an essential guide to navigating one of the era's most pressing subjects.
Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781509510511 | Year: 2018 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) | Pages: 246
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509510511
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 246
Description:
Understanding Development offers a comprehensive introduction to the multidimensional and evolving nature of international development in the contemporary world This new edition has been fully revised and expanded to incorporate the key events, trends and debates that are shaping development today, such as humanitarianism and the global refugee crisis, the growing number of fragile states, and the contested nature of trade and trade deals Building on the book's original framework, the second edition also includes three new chapters which explore development in relation to global policy formation, focusing on the end of the UN Millennium Development Goals in 2015 and the start of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will run until 2030
Designed to offer something different to the standard introductions to the topic, this issues-driven text examines the debates that have generated the most interest and passion among practitioners and non-practitioners alike. Always attentive to the contested and plural nature of the field, it makes the case for a genuinely interdisciplinary approach which takes full account of the impact of globalization. Both wide-ranging and critical, Understanding Development is the essential student guide to one of the most challenging subjects of our age.