International Development Studies : Theories and Methods in Research and Practice
Andrew. Sumner
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | London : : SAGE Publications, , 2008.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (191 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; Acknowledgements; List of boxes, tables and fi gures; List of acronyms; INTRODUCTION; 1 WHAT IS 'DEVELOPMENT'?; 2 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; 3 WHAT CAN WE 'KNOW' IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; 4 WHAT IS THE 'BIG PICTURE' IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; 5 WHAT IS 'RIGOUR' IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; 6 HOW ARE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE LINKED IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; 7 WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES?; Author Index; Subject Index. - This book is an exploration of what it is to 'do' development studies as a distinct discipline. It introduces and addresses the fundamental questions that everyone engaged with development - whether student, researcher, or practitioner. Accessibly written, with extensive use of case study material, this book is an essential primer for students of development studies who require a concise, penetrating overview of its foundations.
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| ISBN | 9781412929448. - 9781412929455
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