Overview of the Third Edition
This fully updated third edition provides a clear and accessible introduction to the complex discussions on development. The book describes how development is understood and realized, and has been expanded with recent global political and economic changes and new approaches.
Content and Themes
- Evolution of development ideas and policies, with attention to economic, political, social, ecological, and spatial aspects.
- Development as a non-neutral concept, connected to power inequalities at local, national, and global levels.
- New chapter on politics and development, including debates on democracy, civil society organizations, and human rights.
- Expansion of sections on diversity and future perspectives within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Use of examples, tables, and illustrations to clarify theoretical concepts and illustrate practice.
- Each chapter concludes with a summary, discussion questions, suggestions for further study, and additional resources.
Target Audience and Language
This textbook is suitable for Dutch-speaking students at hbo or wo level in geography, political science, and development studies. The material is excellently deployable for both education and self-study.
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