Introduction to the Sociology of Development

Introduction to the Sociology of Development
Author: Andrew Webster
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1990-02-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 033349508X

An introduction to the subject, covering key sociological questions such as, the Third World and its poverty, modernization theory, theories of underdevelopment, and critiques of aid and industrialization

The Sociology of Development Handbook

The Sociology of Development Handbook
Author: Gregory Hooks
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0520963474

The Sociology of Development Handbook gathers essays that reflect the range of debates in development sociology and in the interdisciplinary study and practice of development. The essays address the pressing intellectual challenges of today, including internal and international migration, transformation of political regimes, globalization, changes in household and family formations, gender dynamics, technological change, population and economic growth, environmental sustainability, peace and war, and the production and reproduction of social and economic inequality.

From Modernization to Modes of Production

From Modernization to Modes of Production
Author: John G. Taylor
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 343
Release: 1979-09-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 134916156X

Presents speeches by various African American religious and political leaders from the days of slavery to the present, along with biographical information and historical background.

The Geography of Underdevelopment

The Geography of Underdevelopment
Author: Dean Forbes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2010-11-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136866124

First published in 1984, this title discusses the emergence of both the orthodox and political economy based approaches to underdevelopment in geography , critically assessing their strengths and weaknesses, and showing the relationship between intellectual developments and changing material conditions. The work is primarily concerned with theories, though it does contain much empirical material drawn from throughout the Third World. The book examines the emergence of theories of development historically and considers the various contemporary theoretical ‘schools’, both Marxist and non-Marxist. It goes on to consider four aspects of development which are of particular interest to geographers, namely the world economy, regional imbalances, the human-nature theme and the analysis of urban space, and concludes by suggesting some directions for future research.

Sociology of Development

Sociology of Development
Author: Sheobahal Singh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Economic development
ISBN: 9788131603604

The term 'development' originally referred only to economic growth. Later, it passed through paradigmatic shifts to assume an inclusive conceptual status into which merged the processes of development in economic, social, and political aspects of society. The characteristics of development are akin to those of modernization. Both determine each other. A society would not proceed on the path of development unless it adopts what are considered as modern values. Today, the planning for development is concerned, not only with augmenting quality production, but also ensuring sustainability of development. Sociology of development is the field of study which tends to understand the interface of society and economy. This book explores how both cultural-structural development and economic development influence each other in India. Apart from the concept and paradigms of development, important Indian issues are discussed, including: the theories of development and underdevelopment, paths and agencies of development, structure, culture and development, urbanization and development, technology and development, economic reforms in India, globalization, entrepreneurship, and modernization.

Theory and Methodology of World Development

Theory and Methodology of World Development
Author: S. Chew
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2010-04-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0230108504

This book brings together key, incisive writings (published and unpublished) of the late Andre Gunder Frank on world development and world history. The selections provide the reader with a historical tracing of Gunder Frank's conceptual thinking on development, through to his views on world history, world development and globalization.

The Sociology of Modernization and Development

The Sociology of Modernization and Development
Author: David Harrison
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 113489807X

"David Harrison writes very well, and presents a good, well-balanced and perceptive appraisal of current perspectives."--"Times Higher Education Supplement" This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information. Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.