Development GeographyPsychology Press, 2000 - 186 pages Development Geography is an informative and vibrant introductory level text, with a wealth of contrasting case-studies and illustrations. Written to stimulate critical thought and discussion about development, it does not assume any clear-cut distinction between 'developed' and 'developing' parts of the world. Case-studies highlight the problems and possible solutions at local, national and international scales. These include: Development Geography is the fifth book to be published in the popular modular text series Routledge Contemporary Human Geography. |
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