Theories of Development (Paperback)

Dr Preston's book, first published in 1982, presents a critical history of development studies since the Second World War, linking the recent, neo-Marxist, debate with the whole tradition in the field, going back to the work of economists like Arthur Lewis. He identifies a series of 'schools' and evaluates their contribution, supplying in each case a careful analysis, informed by the sociology of knowledge, of the work of its leading theorists. His final assessment draws on the critical theory of Habermas, arguing that social theorising is essentially practical; a matter of the construction, criticism and comparative ranking of ideologies, and that theorists should therefore consider what it makes sense for them to do or say, given their circumstances and the problems they address.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Development
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2011
Authors:	Peter Preston
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	308
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-85310-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	0-415-85310-9
Barcode:	9780415853101

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