Development studies
Jeffrey Haynes
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Development studies
Published
2008
Publisher
Polity
Pages
237
ISBN-13
9780745638478
ISBN-10
0745638473
Description
" 'Development' first emerged as a subject area in the second half of the twentieth century. After the Second World War, scholars and practitioners sought to study the causes of poverty and so-called 'underdevelopment' in a more systematic and sustained way. These days, the substance of development studies -- especially in relation to the developing world -- focuses mainly on poverty reduction and improving 'human development'. It is a dynamic field whose importance cannot be understated as the gap between rich and poor grows seemingly ever wider. In this short overview of the field, Jeffrey Haynes adopts a chronological and conceptual approach to introduce students to the central themes and theoretical perspectives in the study of development. In particular, he examines the emergence and consolidation of development theory and explores the internal and external factors which influence development in poorer regions of the world. Haynes also looks at key issues which impact upon the success of development including globalization, conflict, the environment, gender and human rights." -- Back cover.
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How many pages are in Development studies?
This edition of Development studies has approximately 237 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Development studies?
For most readers, Development studies typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Development studies is approximately 59,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Development studies?
Development studies was written by Jeffrey Haynes.
When was Development studies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.