Theories of Development
Capitalism, Colonialism and Dependency
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Beschreibung
This is a new introductory text providing an up-to-date account ofleading theories of development. The book includes a discussion ofclassical accounts of development, particularly that of Marx, butalso considers current debates on the issue. Theories ofimperialism, neo-imperialism, dependency, world systems theory andother conceptions are all given full and balanced consideration. Afeature of the work is the connections drawn between theoreticalinterpretation and empirical application: in this respect, theauthor concentrates particularly upon drawing materials from theLatin American experiences.
Readable, accurate and incisive, the book also provides anoriginal standpoint upon problems of development. It will be ofinterest to students and professionals in sociology, politicalsciences and anthropology.
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Jorge Larrain
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Gesellschaftstheorie Ökonomische Soziologie Political Philosophy & Theory Political Science Politikwissenschaft Politische Philosophie u. Politiktheorie Social Theory Sociology Sociology of Economics Soziologie
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'A critical survey.' International Development Abstracts
'...[a] cogent and incisive introduction to certain keytraditions ... a valuable addition to the existing textbooks on thesubject.' Sociology
'This is just the kind of stimulating, thought-provoking andinformed book which will be most useful to both teachers andstudents.' Tom Bottomore
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