International Development - A Global Perspective on Theory and Practice (Paperback)

How can we lay the foundation for a more just and peaceful world? How can we prevent communications from fracturing and societies from tearing themselves apart? How should we prioritise economic, social and cultural demands for resources and opportunities? This book answers these questions, and presents a view of development 'in practice'. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of contemporary developments, as well as providing coverage of the theory and practice of international development. The book: * Covers a range of contemporary topics such as global security, new technologies, ethics and learning and participation * Has chapters on Global Health and Development in Practice, Environmentally Sustainable Development in Practice and Corruption and Development * Features learning objectives, summaries, reading lists and questions for discussion * Works as a practice-driven text packed with case studies Global in perspective and full of everything you need to know, this is your go-to book for your studies in International Development.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2017
Editors:	Paul Battersby • Ravi K. Roy
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-4462-6682-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	1-4462-6682-6
Barcode:	9781446266823

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