Beschreibung:
This is a new introductory text providing an up-to-date account of leading theories of development. The book includes a discussion of classical accounts of development, particularly that of Marx, but also considers current debates on the issue. Theories of imperialism, neo-imperialism, dependency, world systems theory and other conceptions are all given full and balanced consideration. A feature of the work is the connections drawn between theoretical interpretation and empirical application: in this respect, the author concentrates particularly upon drawing materials from the Latin American experiences. Readable, accurate and incisive, the book also provides an original standpoint upon problems of development. It will be of interest to students and professionals in sociology, political sciences and anthropology.
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.
Preface and Acknowledgements.Introduction.1. Early Capitalism:.Classical Political Economy and Marx.2. The Expansion of Capitalism:.Colonialism and Imperialism.3. Late Capitalism:.Modernization and the Economic Commission for Latin America.4. Dependency, Unequal Exchange and Underdevelopment.5. Dependency, Industrialization and Development.6. Latin American Dependency and Historical Materialism:A Theoretical Challenge.