A World of Difference: Society, Nature, Development
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"A volume of impressive scope, providing careful analysis of both human and physical dimensions of development--from the carbon cycle and the hydrologic cycle, to neoliberal development policies and global financial flows. Moving from dependency thought to the writings of postcolonial scholars across the globe, the authors continually problematize Anglocentric readings of `third world' places. Thorough, critical, and imaginative." --Victoria A. Lawson, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography, University of Washington
"A World of Difference is a superb road map to guide the student through the crises, problems, and achievements of third world development in the late 20th century. It is probably impossible to write a textbook which can encompass the complexities of contemporary mass poverty in the third world and the prospects for growth, emancipation, and democratization. A World of Difference is the best we have and perhaps the best we can expect. A model of economic rigor and theoretical clarity, and always attentive to cultural, regional, and historical contrasts, it is an exemplary text." --Michael J. Watts, Director, Institute of International Studies,University of California at Berkeley
"A terrific text for teaching the geography of developing countries. The best there is for upper-division students. A World of Difference deftly handles complex issues in development theory, colonialism, indigenous knowledge, transnational production, and rural and urban land use. The major themes and traditions of geographical research are illustrated in well-chosen case studies that make for cogent classroom presentations. A World of Difference is a challenging yet accessible text that promises to inform the next generation of students on the dynamic and uneven nature of Third World development geography." --Tom Bassett, Professor, Department of Geography, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
"What a wonderfully comprehensive, complete, accessible treatment of the subject. Bravo!" --Michael Maniates, Department of Political Science, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA
A World of Difference: Society, Nature, Development,Philip W. Porter,Eric S. Sheppard,The Guilford Press,1572303247,Atlases,Development - Economic Development,Earth Sciences - Geography,Economic Conditions,Geography,Politics / Current Events,Social Science / Human Geography
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