The History of Development - From Western Origins to Global Faith (Paperback, 5th edition)

In this landmark text, Gilbert Rist provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what the idea of development has meant throughout history. He traces it from its origins in the Western view of history, through the early stages of the world system, the rise of US hegemony, and the supposed triumph of third-worldism, through to new concerns about the environment and globalization. Assessing possible postdevelopment models and considering the ecological dimensions of development, Rist contemplates the ways forward. Throughout, he argues persuasively that development has been no more than a collective delusion, which in reality has resulted only in widening market relations, whatever the intentions of its advocates. A classic development text written by one of the leaders of postdevelopment theory.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Development Essentials
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Gilbert Rist
Translators:	Patrick Camiller
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
Edition:	5th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78699-756-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history
LSN:	1-78699-756-8
Barcode:	9781786997562

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