Beyond Colonialism, Development and Globalization - Social Movements and Critical Perspectives (Paperback)

Development studies is in a state of flux. A new generation of scholars has come to reject what was once regarded as accepted wisdom, and increasingly regard development and globalization as part of a continuum with colonialism, premised on the same reductionist assumption that progress and growth are objective facts that can be fostered, measured, assessed and controlled. Drawing on a variety of theoretical perspectives and approaches, this book explores the ways in which social movements in the Global South are rejecting Western-centric notions of development and modernization, as well as creating their own alternatives. By assessing development theories from the perspective of subaltern groups and movements, the contributors posit a new notion of development 'from below', one in which these movements provide new ways of imagining social transformation, and a way out of the 'developmental dead end' that has so far characterized post-development approaches. Beyond Colonialism, Development and Globalization therefore represents a radical break with the prevailing narrative of modernization, and points to a bold new direction for development studies.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2015
Editors:	Dominique Caouette • Dip Kapoor
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-78360-584-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General
LSN:	1-78360-584-7
Barcode:	9781783605842

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