Rob Potter & Dennis Conway 
Key Concepts in Development Geography [EPUB ebook] 

‚An excellent and supremely accessible guide to some key issues in development geography‘
– Stuart Corbridge, London School of Economics

‚Provides a clearly stated, informed and strongly structured pathway through the key literatures and debates‘
– Jonathan Rigg, Durham University

Organized around 24 short essays,
Key Concepts in Development Geography is an introductory text that provides students with the core concepts that form contemporary research and ideas within the development geography discipline. Written in a clear and transparent style, the book includes:

• an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field


• over 24 key concept entries that provide comprehensive definitions, explanations and evolutions of the subject


• excellent pedagogy to enhance students′ understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams, and further reading.

Organized around five of the most important areas of concern, the book covers: the meanings and measurement of development; its theory and practice; work, employment and development; people, culture and development; and contemporary issues in development. The perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students on geography degrees, the book is a timely look at the pressingly important field of international development studies today.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Understanding Development

Introduction

Meanings of Development

Measuring Development

Space and Development

Defining and Measuring Poverty

The Millennium Development Goals

Theory and Practice of Development

Introduction

Modernity, Modernization, Postmodernism and Post-Structuralism

Radical Approaches to Development

Neo-Liberalism and Globalization

The Development Programmes of Global Institutions

Sustainable Development and Environmental Sustainability

Work, Employment and Development

Introduction

Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities

Industrialization and the New International Division of Labour

Decent Work, Risk and the Informal Sector

The Digital Economy and New Spaces of Work

Global Trade, Aid and Regulation

People, Culture and Development

Introduction

Gender, Households and Development

Children, Youth and Development

Health, Disability and Development

Sexualities and Development

Ageing and Development

Contemporary Issues in Development

Introduction

Culture and Human Rights

Civil Society, Social Capital and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Migration, Transnationalism and Development

Tobin-Type Taxes

Über den Autor

Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans is Professor in Geography at the University of Reading.