The Evolution of Development Thinking: Governance, Economics, Assistance, and Security - Rilegato

Ascher, William; Brewer, Garry D.; Cheema, G. Shabbir; Heffron, John M.

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ISBN 10: 113756038X ISBN 13: 9781137560384

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016

Riassunto

This landmark book offers a comprehensive analysis of how development approaches have evolved since World War II, examining and also evaluating the succession of theories, doctrines, and practices that have been formulated and applied in the Third World and beyond. Covering all developing regions, the book offers an integrated approach for considering the entwined aspects of development: governance, economics, foreign assistance, civil society, and the military. With reference to carefully chosen case studies, the authors offer distinctive explanations for why development approaches fall short and systematically relate the evolution of development thinking to current challenges, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of key institutions and the clashes of institutional interests that have distorted otherwise sound doctrines and negatively affected development practice. In identifying the dynamics that account for shortcomings in past development attempts, and recommending a better integration of doctrines across the entire range of inter-connected development fronts, the book points to how development practice may be improved to better advance human dignity.

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The authors have extensive research and leadership experience in academia, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations; covering the fields of public administration, political science, economic development, education, security studies, social services, education, natural resources, and the environment.

Author William Ascher: William Ascher is the Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics at Claremont McKenna College, USA.

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This landmark book offers a comprehensive analysis of how development approaches have evolved since World War II, examining and also evaluating the succession of theories, doctrines, and practices that have been formulated and applied in the Third World and beyond. Covering all developing regions, the book offers an integrated approach for considering the entwined aspects of development: governance, economics, foreign assistance, civil society, and the military. With reference to carefully chosen case studies, the authors offer distinctive explanations for why development approaches fall short and systematically relate the evolution of development thinking to current challenges, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of key institutions and the clashes of institutional interests that have distorted otherwise sound doctrines and negatively affected development practice. In identifying the dynamics that account for shortcomings in past development attempts, and recommending a better integration of doctrines across the entire range of inter-connected development fronts, the book points to how development practice may be improved to better advance human dignity.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 113756038X
• ISBN 13: 9781137560384
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 287
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