Challenging Global Inequality: Development Theory and Practice in the 21st Century

by Alastair Greig, David Hulme, Mark Turner

This major introductory text written by 3 leading names in the field provides an accessible overview of the challenges faced in overcoming global poverty and inequality in the 21st century. Through an in-depth assessment of development theory and practice, the authors set out to advance two key the first being the importance of historically contextualizing contemporary developmental problems in order to assess policy proposals; and the second that inequality matters, and how this notion has continually remained a central feature of development debates from colonial times to present day.

Ideal for undergraduate students taking development modules as part of political science and international relations degrees, this engaging text proves to be essential reading when exploring the impacts of development on today's international political economy. With each chapter covering inequalities from all different angles, the authors clearly outline the impact of models such as globalization and neoliberalism, as well as offering alternative views on the challenges posed by the UN's Millennium Development Goals.

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Genres: Politics

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2007

Reviews

[Scott Goddard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very interesting book about developmental theory. It outlined the current theories and also those that have are now defunct. From reading it, I discerned the a priori conclusion that the authors are not devout neoliberals, and in fact sway more towards Marx. In my eyes (if my presumptions serve true) this is a pleasant respite from the usual growth-centric analyses of conventional economists. The authors examine the implications of development in respect to the environment, feminism, and other important topics. If you want a primer into developmental economics, then this is a great book for just that. An almost encompassing review of the current developmental theory alongside frequent case studies in which the results of these theories are contemplated.