The Conversation of Economic Development : Historical Voices, Interpretations and Reality

ISBN
9780765601162
$175.00
Author David, Wilfred L.
Format Trade Cloth
Details
  • Active Record
  • Individual Title
  • Books
  • 1997
  • 272
  • Yes
  • Print
  • HD75.D378 1997
This book investigates the belief patterns that underly alternative perspectives of development thought and policy. It discusses the differing theories and models of development in a discursive manner to highlight the importance of interaction between academic discourse and everyday life experiences. Utilizing insights drawn from the history of ideas, economic history, philosophy and political economy, the author shows how the field of development economics has evolved.