Discipline and Development
Diane E. Davis
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Discipline and Development
Published
March 22, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
436
ISBN-13
9780521002080
ISBN-10
0521002087
Description
Perhaps the most commonly held assumption in the field of development is that middle classes are the bounty of economic modernization and growth. As countries gradually transcend their agrarian past and become urbanized and industrialized, so the logic goes, middle classes emerge and gain in number, complexity, cultural influence, social prominence, and political authority. Yet this is only half the story. Middle classes shape industrial and economic development, they are not merely its product; the particular ways in which middle classes shape themselves - and the ways historical conditions shape them - influence development trajectories in multiple ways. This is the story of South Korea's and Taiwan's economic successes and Argentina's and Mexico's relative 'failures' through an examination of their rural middle classes and disciplinary capacities. Can disciplining continue in a context where globalization squeezes middle classes and frees capitalists from the state and social contracts in which they have been embedded?
Subjects
How to live on 24 hours a day
A Modern Utopia
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Die Traumdeutung
The Devil's Dictionary
The Problems of Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Discipline and Development?
This edition of Discipline and Development has approximately 436 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 Discipline and Development?
For most readers, Discipline and Development typically takes between 9h 5m and 6h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 109,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Discipline and Development?
The estimated word count for Discipline and Development is approximately 109,000 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 Discipline and Development?
Discipline and Development was written by Diane E. Davis.
When was Discipline and Development published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 22, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.