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- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 9780415381222
- Subject Area
- Political Science, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics, History
- Publication Name
- Geographies of Developing Areas : the Global South in a Changing World
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Subject
- Historical Geography, Earth Sciences / Geography, Developing & Emerging Countries, Human Geography, Globalization, Economic Conditions
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Weight
- 38.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415381223
ISBN-13
9780415381222
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65702192
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Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Geographies of Developing Areas : the Global South in a Changing World
Subject
Historical Geography, Earth Sciences / Geography, Developing & Emerging Countries, Human Geography, Globalization, Economic Conditions
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2008-036924
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This is a big book which takes as its canvas much of the world. But it is also one which draws on the personal experiences of the three authors. In clear prose and with boxes, illustrations and supporting tables and figures, the authors liberate developing areas from the distorting shadow of development, imbuing their populations with agency and individuality. Like the best geography books, it ranges across scales, draws on evidence from every quarter, and knits together an argument and a position that is at once sufficiently structured to give clarity and direction, and sufficiently nuanced to emphasise difference and stress the contingency of the world.Jonathan Rigg, Department of Geography, University of Durham, UKGeographies of Developing Areas is a path breaking textbook. It offers teaching resources drawing on experiences in the Global South across most sub-fields of Human Geography. It means that undergraduate Geography curricula can now easily reflect the concerns of a wider world. The text is exceptionally well presented, with a lively and accessible writing style. As it draws on the detailed contemporary research and personal field experiences of the authors, it easily engages the reader. It will be a great boost to geography teaching in many different contexts."Jenny Robinson, Open University, UKGlyn Williams, Paula Meth and Katie Willis are to be congratulated for their innovative and clear account of the lives and circumstances in the global South. Their central point - that 80 percent of the world's population deserves more systematic attention from 'mainstream' geography - comes across convincingly and informatively. Skilfully weaving the latest research into a structured and highly accessible point-by-point discussion, this book is a welcome addition to human geography resources and suitable for a range of undergraduate courses.Sarah Radcliffe, University of Cambridge, UKThis book is a telling contribution to comparative understanding of the majority world. Blending vignettes with high quality commentary, the book will be a major resource for scholars and students alike, offering a beautifully written overview of the social, political, economic and cultural geographies of developing nations. The text departs from standard development debates to probe contemporary social processes shaping people's lives in the global south. It will become a standard reference for development geographers and deserves to be read by human geographers and anthropologists much more broadly; a terrific achievement.Dr. Craig Jeffrey, Associate Professor in Geography and International Studies University of Washington, US, This is a big book which takes as its canvas much of the world. But it is also one which draws on the personal experiences of the three authors. In clear prose and with boxes, illustrations and supporting tables and figures, the authors liberate developing areas from the distorting shadow of development, imbuing their populations with agency and individuality. Like the best geography books, it ranges across scales, draws on evidence from every quarter, and knits together an argument and a position that is at once sufficiently structured to give clarity and direction, and sufficiently nuanced to emphasise difference and stress the contingency of the world. Jonathan Rigg, Department of Geography, University of Durham, UK Geographies of Developing Areas is a path breaking textbook. It offers teaching resources drawing on experiences in the Global South across most sub-fields of Human Geography. It means that undergraduate Geography curricula can now easily reflect the concerns of a wider world. The text is exceptionally well presented, with a lively and accessible writing style. As it draws on the detailed contemporary research and personal field experiences of the authors, it easily engages the reader. It will be a great boost to geography teaching in many different contexts." Jenny Robinson, Open University, UK Glyn Williams, Paula Meth and Katie Willis are to be congratulated for their innovative and clear account of the lives and circumstances in the global South. Their central point - that 80 percent of the world's population deserves more systematic attention from 'mainstream' geography - comes across convincingly and informatively. Skilfully weaving the latest research into a structured and highly accessible point-by-point discussion, this book is a welcome addition to human geography resources and suitable for a range of undergraduate courses. Sarah Radcliffe, University of Cambridge, UK This book is a telling contribution to comparative understanding of the majority world. Blending vignettes with high quality commentary, the book will be a major resource for scholars and students alike, offering a beautifully written overview of the social, political, economic and cultural geographies of developing nations. The text departs from standard development debates to probe contemporary social processes shaping people "s lives in the global south. It will become a standard reference for development geographers and deserves to be read by human geographers and anthropologists much more broadly; a terrific achievement. Dr. Craig Jeffrey, Associate Professor in Geography and International Studies University of Washington, US, This is a big book which takes as its canvas much of the world. But it is also one which draws on the personal experiences of the three authors. In clear prose and with boxes, illustrations and supporting tables and figures, the authors liberate developing areas from the distorting shadow of development, imbuing their populations with agency and individuality. Like the best geography books, it ranges across scales, draws on evidence from every quarter, and knits together an argument and a position that is at once sufficiently structured to give clarity and direction, and sufficiently nuanced to emphasise difference and stress the contingency of the world. Jonathan Rigg, Department of Geography, University of Durham, UK Geographies of Developing Areas is a path breaking textbook. It offers teaching resources drawing on experiences in the Global South across most sub-fields of Human Geography. It means that undergraduate Geography curricula can now easily reflect the concerns of a wider world. The text is exceptionally well presented, with a lively and accessible writing style. As it draws on the detailed contemporary research and personal field experiences of the authors, it easily engages the reader. It will be a great boost to geography teaching in many different contexts." Jenny Robinson, Open University, UK Glyn Williams, Paula Meth and Katie Willis are to be congratulated for their innovative and clear account of the lives and circumstances in the global South. Their central point - that 80 percent of the world's population deserves more systematic attention from 'mainstream' geography - comes across convincingly and informatively. Skilfully weaving the latest research into a structured and highly accessible point-by-point discussion, this book is a welcome addition to human geography resources and suitable for a range of undergraduate courses. Sarah Radcliffe, University of Cambridge, UK This book is a telling contribution to comparative understanding of the majority world. Blending vignettes with high quality commentary, the book will be a major resource for scholars and students alike, offering a beautifully written overview of the social, political, economic and cultural geographies of developing nations. The text departs from standard development debates to probe contemporary social processes shaping people's lives in the global south. It will become a standard reference for development geographers and deserves to be read by human geographers and anthropologists much more broadly; a terrific achievement. Dr. Craig Jeffrey, Associate Professor in Geography and International Studies University of Washington, US
Dewey Edition
22
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The
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Dewey Decimal
337.09172/4
Table Of Content
1. Introduction Section 1: Representing the South 2..Representing the South Section 2:The South in a Global World 3. The South in a Changing World Order 4. The South in a Globalising Economy 5. Social and Cultural Change in the South Section 3: Living in the South 6.. Political Lives 7. Making a Living 8. Ways of Living Section 4: Making a Difference 9. Governing Development 10. Market-led Development 11. DIY Development 12. Conclusions
Synopsis
This significant new textbook questions traditional conceptions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to provide a new understanding of the 'Global South', highlighting the rich diversity of regions that are usually only viewed in terms of their 'problems'. Providing a positive but critical approach to a number of key issues affecting these important areas, the book: examines the ways in which the Global South is represented, and the values at play explores how the South is shaping, and being shaped by, global economic, political and cultural processes looks at peoples' lives and identities assesses the possibilities and limitations of different 'development' strategies. A timely assessment of the way global processes are perceived from the Global South, the book is illustrated with over sixty colour photographs. It includes a full glossary of key terms, case studies from fieldwork conducted across a range of communities and nations, and introductions to the wider literature in this field. This is a wonderful new textbook for all students interested in Human Geography and Development Studies., Rather than presenting the global South to students as a set of problems (rapid urbanisation, population growth, poverty etc), this textbook focuses on the diversity of life in the South, and looks at the role it plays in shaping and responding to current global change.The text integrates 'traditional' concerns of development geographers (such as economic development and social inequality) with aspects of the global South usually given less attention (such as cultural identity and political conflict). Divided into four main sections: Representing the global South argues that images of the so called 'Third World' are powerful but also problematic; The South in a Global World then turns to the economic, political and cultural processes shaping the south at a global scale; Living in the South looks at the impact these have on peoples lives and identities; and the final section, Making a Difference?, looks at the possibilities and limitations of development. Throughout, the main arguments of the book are illustrated through case study material drawn from across the developing world.The global South is not only introduced to students via contemporary debates in development, but also through current research in social, cultural and political geographies of developing areas. Students are supported throughout with clear examples, explanations of key terms, ideas and debates, and introductions to the wider literature in this field. Thought-provoking and accessible, it presents a fresh view of the global South that will challenge students' preconceptions and promote lively debate., This significant new textbook questions traditional conceptions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to provide a new understanding of the Global South, highlighting the rich diversity of regions that are usually only viewed in terms of their problems . Providing a positive but critical approach to a number of key issues affecting these important areas, the book: examines the ways in which the Global South is represented, and the values at play explores how the South is shaping, and being shaped by, global economic, political and cultural processes looks at peoples lives and identities assesses the possibilities and limitations of different development strategies. A timely assessment of the way global processes are perceived from the Global South, the book is illustrated with over sixty colour photographs. It includes a full glossary of key terms, case studies from fieldwork conducted across a range of communities and nations, and introductions to the wider literature in this field. This is a wonderful new textbook for all students interested in Human Geography and Development Studies."
LC Classification Number
HC59.7.W533 2009
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