Challenging Global Inequality Development Theory and Practice in the 21st Century

by Greig, Alastair; Hulme, David; Turner, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781403948236
• ISBN10: 1403948232
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This major new text provides systematic coverage of classical and more recent theoretical approaches to inequality and poverty, as well as a thorough assessment of development in the twentieth century and its prospects for the twenty-first. Taking full account of the impact of globalization, US hegemony, and the challenges of environmental sustainability and community participation, it sets out a range of alternative views, models and paths for development from the UN's Millennium Development Goals to their radical critics.

Author Biography

ALASTAIR GREIG is Reader and Head of School of Social Science, Australian National University, Australia. DAVID HULME is Professor of Development Studies and Director, Chronic Poverty Research entre, Institute for Development and Management, University of Manchester. MARK TURNER is Professor of Management, School of Management and Policy, University of Canberra, Australia.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Story So Far * The Nature of Poverty and Inequality * Measuring Development * History and Theory in Development * Post-War Development in Practice * Challenging Development Practice: Goals for a New Millennium * The Framework for Twenty-First Century Development * The Challenge of Globalization * Challenging the Development Framework * Development Practice and Forms of Participation * Conclusion: The Ends of Development

Introduction: The Story So Far * The Nature of Poverty and Inequality * Measuring Development * History and Theory in Development * Post-War Development in Practice * Challenging Development Practice: Goals for a New Millennium * The Framework for Twenty-First Century Development * The Challenge of Globalization * Challenging the Development Framework * Development Practice and Forms of Participation * Conclusion: The Ends of Development