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This is Volume XXI of twenty-two in a series on Social Theory and
Methodology. First published in 1958, this is a selection of essays
on practical methodology when trying to answer the question of what
are the new presuppositions of social thought which can do justice
to the changes in social organisation. Mydral attempts to
illustrate his repeated attempts to explore the logical, political
and moral foundations of social thought and action, as he pursued
diverse academic and political activities.
This is Volume XXI of twenty-two in a series on Social Theory and
Methodology. First published in 1958, this is a selection of essays
on practical methodology when trying to answer the question of what
are the new presuppositions of social thought which can do justice
to the changes in social organisation. Mydral attempts to
illustrate his repeated attempts to explore the logical, political
and moral foundations of social thought and action, as he pursued
diverse academic and political activities.
The starting point of Paul Streeten's book is the dilemma, faced by
policy makers in many developing countries: should the price of
food be high, in order to stimulate production, or low, in order to
prevent poor food buyers from starving? The author goes on to
discuss the role of prices in the light of these and other
objectives. 'It is the work of one of our wisest scholars on what I
consider to be the key policy issue for economic development in the
1980s...this provocative essay will be required reading for anyone
working on agricultural price policy.' C.Peter Timmer 'It provides
solid and practical guidance to scholars and decision-makers. It is
lucid, balanced and, above all, useful.' Robert Klitgaard 'Paul
Streeten is well known for his gift of explaining the pros and cons
of difficult policy issues in a clear, simple and realistic way,
appealing to policy-makers, students and the wider development
community, as well as to academic colleagues. This gift is fully
displayed in his new book, and readers are bound to emerge with a
better awareness of the conflicts and policy reforms which are
involved.' H.W.Singer
This volume contains 17 scholarly papers authored by Paul Streeten,
the well-known American development economist and social thinker.
Streeten's writings have assumed added significance in the context
of both the globalization and privatization waves sweeping across
the countries of the world, particularly the developing countries.
In the immediate context, his ideas are relevant for understanding
and dealing with the current global financial crisis, which has
been billed by experts as the worst since the Great Depression of
early the 1930s. The book covers a wide range of issues and
concerns which have contemporary relevance for the social and
economic development of countries worldwide. It discusses, reviews,
and evaluates topical subjects, including poverty and hunger,
global governance, cyber-terror, effects of globalization,
international cooperation, global justice, empowerment of the
disadvantaged, political economy reforms, the role of
non-government organizations, and concerns raised by technological
advancements including nanotechnology. The papers provide glimpses
of Streeten's innovative ideas, such as a global central bank, a
global income tax, a global body to provide information on
investments, an international investment trust, and a global
migration agency. Streeten also suggests a transnational
secretariat and a council of wise men and women to monitor the
performance of proposed bodies. He also delves on gender issues
which he considers particularly important for reproductive freedom.
The papers are valuable for researchers, teachers, students, and
even laypersons who wish to understand current trends and issues in
social and economic development of countries worldwide,
particularly the developing economies of Asia.
This book, edited by Paul Streeten, examines the ends and means of
adjustment, aspects of trade policy, and lessons from the
experience of South and East Asia, as well as comparing the debt
situations of Asian and Latin American countries.
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