Modern World Development: A Geographical Perspective

by Michael Chisholm

Overview

Modern World Development, first published in 1982, examines the major theories of economic growth, the role of natural resources, the core-periphery model of world development, environmental change and the concept of ‘human capital’. Professor Chisholm has written a stimulating and important book which will appeal to students of economics, history and geography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138922525
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/07/2017
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

List o f figures — List o f tables — Preface — 1 Introduction — 2 The search for a primum mobile — 3 Core and periphery — 4 Non-renewable natural resources — 5 The populous less developed countries — 6 Environmental change — 7 Perspective — Bibliography — Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This provocative volume represents a major contribution to the literature of regional economic development from the perspective of a distinguished geographer. Well written and a necessary addition for academic libraries at all levels."

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This provocative volume represents a major contribution to the literature of regional economic development from the perspective of a distinguished geographer. Well written and a necessary addition for academic libraries at all levels.

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This provocative volume represents a major contribution to the literature of regional economic development from the perspective of a distinguished geographer. Well written and a necessary addition for academic libraries at all levels.

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