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James Elliot examines the impact of tourism on developed and developing countries and the ways in which governments have managed this diverse and volatile industry. The issues are explored using a range of case studies from around the world.
This text provides an outline of the main concepts of capitalist theories of development. It seeks to clarify both its theory and history, and also presents a series of critiques of the main problems that capitalist development still has to solve around the world.
Challenges the utopian view of Western knowledge as uniquely successful in its application to economic and social development. The contributors offer an enthographic critique using case studies from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
This book examines the relevance of macroeconomic theory and models behind recommendations for stabilization and structural adjustment on the basis of a review of developments in sub-Saharan Africa during the 1980s.
Presents twenty specially commissioned case studies of farmer participatory approaches to agricultural innovation initiated by NGOs in Africa and case material is set within the context of NGOs' relations with the State.
This book presents a critical analysis of the experience of industrialization in Malaysia, examining the role, impact and efficacy of post-independence industrialization policies.
Drawing on the experiences of women from Africa, Latin America and Asia, this book challenges traditional development practices of North over South, arguing for the inclusion of issues such as identity and political action as the way forward.
International development policy is responsible for much of the destruction of Central and Latin American rainforests. This explores how indigenous women are at last turning their voices to action, demanding grassroots strategies as the solution.
This volume presents a balanced review of transport provision and the development process in the Third World, and provides a comprehensive survey of possible transport solutions and their implications.
This book approaches the diversity of south and central America from a critical human geography perspective. It seeks to overcome stereotypes by stressing the need for an inclusionary political geography which cuts across traditional boundaries
Energy policy is a key area in all of the world's economies, this book integrates physical, technical, economic and social concerns.
Examining the links between irregular and inefficient transport methods and economic progress, the author explains that it can only be effective if timing, location and technology are carefully chosen.