Theories And Practices Of Development

Author : Katie Willis
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0415300525
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theories and Practices of Development written by Katie Willis and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the twentieth century, governments sought to achieve 'development' not only in their own countries, but also in other regions of the world; particularly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. This focus on 'development' as a goal has continued into the twenty-first century, for example through the United Nations Millennium Development Targets. While development is often viewed as something very positive, it is also very important to consider the possible detrimental effects it may have on the natural environment, different social groups and on the cohesion and stability of societies. In this important book, Katie Willis investigates and places in a historical context, the development theories behind contemporary debates such as globalization and transnationalism. The main definitions of 'development' and 'development theory' are outlined with a description and explanation of how approaches have changed over time. The differing explanations of inequalities in development, both spatially and socially, and the reasoning behind different development policies are also considered. By drawing on pre-twentieth century European development theories and examining current policies in Europe and the USA, the book not only stresses commonalities in development theorizing over time and space, but also the importance of context in theory construction. This topical book provides an ideal introduction to development theories for students in geography, development studies, area studies, anthropology and sociology. It contains student-friendly features, including boxed case studies with examples, definitions, summary sections, suggestions for further reading, discussion questions and website information.

Author : Katie Willis
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134419902
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theories and Practices of Development written by Katie Willis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text explains, and places in an historical context, the development theories behind contemporary debates, such as globalization. The author describes and explains how approaches to development have changed over time and how approaches vary spatially.

Author : David Simon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317876598
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development as Theory and Practice written by David Simon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the DARG series,Development as Theory and Practice provides the only student textbook which addresses broad contemporary perspectives and debates on development and development cooperation. It introduces the notions of development and what it means from different perspectives i.e. from the point of view of academics in the wake of the New World Order, regional specialists detached from the field, Third World students of development, and development practitioners. The second part of the book focuses on development aid and examines the changing relationship between donors and recipients, and the effects of these relationships on the wider communities in these countries, and current re-evaluations of aid in principle and practice. Development as Theory and Practice is an ideal course text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in development aid as part of degree programmes in Development Studies, Geography, Politics, Sociology and Anthropology. It will also be of interest to researchers and development practitioners and professionals.

Author : Pádraig Carmody
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351375512
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development Theory and Practice in a Changing World written by Pádraig Carmody and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a critical and historical view, this text explores the theory and changing practice of international development. It provides an overview of how the field has evolved and the concrete impacts of this on the ground on the lives of people in the Global South. Development Theory and Practice in a Changing World covers the major theories of development, such as modernisation and dependency, in addition to anti-development theories such as post-modernism and decoloniality. It examines the changing nature of immanent (structural) conditions of development in addition to the main attempts to steer them (imminent development). The book suggests that the era of development as a hegemonic idea and practice may be coming to an end, at the same time as it appears to have achieved its apogee in the Sustainable Development Goals as a result of the rise of ultra-nationalism around the world, the increasing importance of securitisation and the existential threat posed by climate change. Whether development can or should survive as a concept is interrogated in the book. This book offers a fresh and updated take on the past 60 years of development and is essential reading for advanced undergraduate students in areas of development, geography, international studies, political science, economics and sociology.

Author : Douglas Bourn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317619048
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Development Education written by Douglas Bourn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Development education is much more than learning about development; it is a pedagogy for the globalised societies of the twenty-first century that incorporates discourses from critical pedagogy and postcolonialism, and a mechanism for ensuring that differing perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries. Learning about development and global issues is now part of the school curriculum in a number of countries, and terms such as global citizenship, sustainable development and cultural understanding are commonplace in many educational contexts. Development education has been recognised as one of the educational discourses that has influenced the acceptance of these terms, for both policy-makers and practitioners. This ground-breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Chapters include how development education evolved, the influence of theorists such as Paulo Freire, the practices of aid and development agencies, and the impact of governments seeking evidence of public understanding of and engagement with development. The Theory and Practice of Development Education provides essential reading for anyone engaged in re-thinking and reflecting upon the educational needs of a globalised society, and seeking approaches towards learning that place social justice at the heart of that practice. It will be of particular interest to academics and postgraduate students in the fields of development education, international education and globalisation.

Author : Joost Dessein
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317570049
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Sustainability and Regional Development written by Joost Dessein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meeting the aims of sustainability is becoming increasingly difficult; at the same time, the call for culture is becoming more powerful. This book explores the relationships between culture, sustainability and regional change through the concept of ‘territorialisation’. This new concept describes the dynamics and processes in the context of regional development, driven by collective human agency that stretches beyond localities and marked-off regional boundaries. This book launches the concept of ‘territorialisation’ by exploring how the natural environment and culture are constitutive of each other. This concept allows us to study the characterisation of the natural assets of a place, the means by which the natural environment and culture interact, and how communities assign meaning to local assets, add functions and ascribe rules of how to use space. By highlighting the time-space dimension in the use and consumption of resources, territorialisation helps to frame the concept and grasp the meaning of sustainable regional development. Drawing on an international range of case studies, the book addresses both conceptual issues and practical applications of ‘territorialisation’ in a range of contexts, forms, and scales. The book will be of great interest to researchers and postgraduates in sustainable development, environmental studies, and regional development and planning.

Author : James Midgley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446293289
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Development written by James Midgley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking through social development’s key theoretical principles and practice strategies, this book shows how it promotes peoples’ wellbeing not only in the Global South, where it first emerged, but in the Western countries as well. It covers: Definitions and an historical evolution of social development Key theoretical debates around social well-being, human rights and social justice Social development practice such as human capital interventions, community development and cooperatives, asset building, employment creation policies and programmes, microenterprises and social planning among others Future challenges; global poverty, international aid and trade, and global inequality, conflict and injustice. Complete with international examples drawn from around the world, Social Development: Theory and Practice demonstrates how social development theory translates into practical application. This book is essential reading for students in development studies, social policy, public administration and social work, and for policymakers and development practitioners everywhere. James Midgley is the Harry and Riva Specht Professor of Public Social Services at the School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley.

Author : William Crain
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1317343212
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theories of Development written by William Crain and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The result of extensive scholarship and consultation with leading scholars, this text introduces students to twenty-four theorists and compares and contrasts their theories on how we develop as individuals. Emphasizing the theories that build upon the developmental tradition established by Rousseau, this text also covers theories in the environmental/learning tradition.

Author : Unesco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Different Theories and Practices of Development written by Unesco and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNESCO pub. Compilation of conference papers on development theory and development policy trends and issues - examines the role of UN and concepts and issues relating to a new international economic order, self reliance and basic needs, discusses development centred on welfare (incl. Perspectives of Western Europe and Canada) under socialism and capitalism, and reviews the Mongolian experience. References and statistical tables. Conference held in Ulan Bator 1982?

Author : Heidi Flavian
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787560228
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mediation and Thinking Development in Schools written by Heidi Flavian and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different theories of mediation are explored and thinking development and how these can be applied in teaching. It brings together the theories of several renowned educationists and provides an overview of these theories while also bringing them together to discuss society’s impact on education and to present a holistic theory of mediation.