Introduction to International Development: Approaches, Actors, Issues, and Practice

by Paul A. Haslam, Jessica Schafer, Pierre Beaudet

Overview

The most comprehensive introduction to international development, with chapters by leading experts who explore the field's most pressing issues and debates.

Introduction to International Development is a collection of contributed chapters comprised of original essays by leading experts from a variety of disciplines. With four new chapters and the most up-to-date content on the global COVID-19 pandemic, this fully revised edition continues to give students a foundational overview to the field as well as in-depth coverage of issues at the heart of today's most pressing international debates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199036431
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/06/2021
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	10.03(w) x 8.11(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Paul A. Haslam, Professor, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa,Jessica Schafer, Formerly Assistant Professor, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa,Pierre Beaudet, Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Université du Québec en Outaouais

Paul Haslam is a professor in the School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa.

Jessica Schafer was an assistant professor at the International Development and Globalization program at the University of Ottawa from 2006-2008. She is currently manager of performance audit at the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia.

Pierre Beaudet is an associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences, Université du Québec en Outaouais.

Table of Contents

List of BoxesList of Figures and TablesFrom the PublisherPreface: A Word from the EditorsAcronymsContributorsPart I Theories and Approaches in International Development1. What is Development? From Economic Growth to the Sustainable Development Goals, By Jessica Schafer, Paul A. Haslam, and Pierre Beaudet2. Imperialism and the Colonial Experience, By Eric Allina3. Theories of Development Economics, By Pablo Heidrich4. The Critical Political Economy of Development, By Susan Spronk and Jody-Ann Anderson5. Post-Development and Alternatives to Development, By Aram Ziai6. Gender and Development: Theoretical Insights and International Commitments, By Rebecca Tiessen, Jane Parpart, and Marianne H. Marchand7. Globalization and Development, By Pierre BeaudetPart II International Development Actors8. State of the State: Does the State Have a Role in Development?, By Anil Hira9. National Development Agencies and Bilateral Aid, By Stephen Brown10. The International Financial Institutions, By Marcus Taylor11. The United Nations and Multilateral Actors in Development, By David Sogge12. Private Enterprise and Development, By Paul A. Haslam13. Civil Society and Development, By Henry Veltmeyer14. China and the Emerging Economies, By Jing GuPart III Issues in International Development15. Debt and Development, By Joseph Hanlon and Tim Jones16. Free Trade, Fair Trade, and South-South Trade, By Gavin Fridell17. Democracy, By Cédric Jourde18. Climate Change, Environment, and Development, By Chukwumerije Okereke and Abu-Bakar S. Massaquoi19. Rural Development, By Joshua J. Ramisch20. Urban Development: Cities in the Global South, By Lisa Bornstein and Anne Latendresse21. Development and Health, By Ted Schrecker22. Conflict and Development, By Torunn Wimpelmann and Astri Suhrke23. Refugees and International Development Policy and Practice, By James Milner24. Indigenous Community Economic Resilience, By Wanda Wuttunee25. Culture and Development, By Nissim MannathukkarenPart IV Practice in International Development26. Measuring and Evaluating Poverty, By Keetie Roelen27. Inequality and Social Policy, By Arjan de Haan28. Planning and Appraising Development Projects, By David Potts29. Humanitarian Assistance and Intervention, By Laura Hammond30. Ethics of Development, By Des GasperGlossaryIndex