The Sociology Of Development

Author : Andrew Webster
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349205844

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Introduction to the Sociology of Development by Andrew Webster Pdf

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the latest debates in the sociology of development, linking theoretical and empirical issues of social change primarily though not exclusively through reference to the Third World. This book covers general conceptions of modernisation and underdevelopment and points to new attempts at their synthesis as well as exploring the policy implications of different development models.

Author : Gregory Hooks
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520963474

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The Sociology of Development Handbook by Gregory Hooks Pdf

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.

Author : Ivar Oxaal,Tony Barnett,David Booth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136856938

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Beyond the Sociology of Development by Ivar Oxaal,Tony Barnett,David Booth Pdf

Conceived as a response to the economic naïvety and implicit metropolitan bias of many 1950s and 60s studies of ‘the sociology of development’ , this volume, first published in 1975, provides actual field studies and theoretical reviews to indicate the directions which a conceptually more adequate study of developing societies should take. Much of the book reflects strongly the influence of Andre Gunder Frank, but the contributors adopt a critical attitude to his ideas, applying them in empirical situations within such African and American countries as Kenya, Guyana, Tanzania and Peru. Others pursue the lines of enquiry opened up by Latin American theories of economic ‘dependency’ and by the new school of French economic anthropology.

Author : Sheobahal Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 8131603601

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Sociology of Development by Sheobahal Singh Pdf

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.

Author : David Harrison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134898077

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The Sociology of Modernization and Development by David Harrison Pdf

"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.

Author : Norman Long
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134564231

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Development Sociology by Norman Long Pdf

In this exciting and challenging work, Norman Long brings together years of work and thought in development studies to provide a key text for guiding future development research and practice. Using case studies and empirical material from Africa and Latin America, Development Sociology focuses on the theoretical and methodological foundations of an actor-oriented and social constructionist form of analysis. This style of analysis is opposed to the traditional structuralist/institutional analysis which is often applied in development studies. With an accessible mix of general debate, critical literature reviews and original case study materials this work covers a variety of key development issues. Among many important topics discussed, the author looks at commoditisation, small-scale enterprise and social capital, knowledge interfaces, networks and power, globalisation and localisation as well as policy formulation and planned intervention processes. This book should be read for its desire to pursue a form of analysis that helps us to understand better (and more realistically) the kinds of development interventions and social transformations that have characterised the second half of the twentieth century and will no doubt continue to characterise future development studies.

Author : Baidya Nath Varma
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136855672

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The Sociology and Politics of Development by Baidya Nath Varma Pdf

Originally published in 1980, this work answers the crucial question of how social change should be guided in the developing countries. Professor Varma begins by posing the problems of the general scope of modernization and the general criteria used in the modernization process. He examines carefully some of the models that have been used for this purpose in the past, providing extensive summaries of the views on modernization of theorists in various social science disciplines, including sociology, politics, economics, and anthropology, and stresses the importance of these views in guiding policy decisions. The book concludes with a comparison of the development processes of the United States, the Soviet Union, China, Japan and India.

Author : Emanuel de Kadt,Gavin Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351030649

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Sociology and Development by Emanuel de Kadt,Gavin Williams Pdf

Originally published in 1974 Sociology and Development are a selection papers from the British Sociological Association’s conference on development. The book combines both theoretical discussion and empirical material drawn from both urban and rural areas in Africa, Latin America, China, the USSR and Great Britain, as well as from specific studies on the mass media and the health services. Above all, the papers contribute to a greater understanding of reality in dependent, less developed societies, and so modify some of the over-simplifications introduced by the sweeping vision of the new theorists.

Author : Graham Harris
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X001711107

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The Sociology of Development by Graham Harris Pdf

Taken from a series of short topic books designed to cover the requirements of A level sociology syllabuses, this book looks at development. It includes a selection of reading and documentary extracts, including statistical and quantitative data where relevant.

Author : Aidan Foster-Carter
Publisher : Causeway Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X001020278

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The Sociology of Development by Aidan Foster-Carter Pdf

Economic and social development, developing countries, development theories - sociological aspect, industrialization, urbanization, rural development, population dynamics, health services, educational system, economic role and social role of women in development. Bibliography.

Author : Michael M. Cernea,April L. Adams
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 082132781X

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Sociology, Anthropology, and Development by Michael M. Cernea,April L. Adams Pdf

Environmentally Sustainable Development Studies and Monograph Series No. 3. A listing of works published by World Bank sociologists and anthropologists, this bibliography serves as a vehicle for exchanging experiences and promoting interdisciplinar

Author : Ray Kiely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317821656

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The Sociology Of Development by Ray Kiely Pdf

First published in 1995. Since its establishment as a separate discipline within the social sciences in the post-war world, development sociology has undergone a number of theoretical transformations, each of which attempted to overcome the inadequacies of the previous paradigm and a matter of academic debate, but many writers agree that the discipline has reached something of an impasse. This book is concerned with explaining the reasons for the impasse and suggesting ways of moving beyond it. Its focus is on Marxist and related theories of development and underdevelopment since these have dominated the field for the past 20 or so years.

Author : Andre Gunder Frank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : OCLC:220126419

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Sociology of Development and Underdevelopment of Sociology by Andre Gunder Frank Pdf

Author : Tony Barnett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134898008

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Sociology and Development by Tony Barnett Pdf

First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Philip McMichael
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506334066

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Development and Social Change by Philip McMichael Pdf

The author is a proud sponsor of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. In this new Sixth Edition of Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective, author Philip McMichael describes a world undergoing profound social, political, and economic transformations, from the post-World War II era through the present. He tells a story of development in four parts—colonialism, developmentalism, globalization, and sustainability—that shows how the global development "project" has taken different forms from one historical period to the next. Throughout the text, the underlying conceptual framework is that development is a political construct, created by dominant actors (states, multilateral institutions, corporations and economic coalitions) and based on unequal power arrangements. While rooted in ideas about progress and prosperity, development also produces crises that threaten the health and well-being of millions of people, and sparks organized resistance to its goals and policies. Frequent case studies make the intricacies of globalization concrete, meaningful, and clear. Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective challenges us to see ourselves as global citizens even as we are global consumers. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward