A World of Difference: Encountering and Contesting Development, 2nd Edition
by Eric Sheppard, Philip W. Porter, David R. Faust, Richa Nagar
A World of Difference offers a broad introduction to development studies, examining how development is understood and experienced in different global contexts. The book also considers the debates and challenges surrounding development practices, providing readers with a foundation for thinking critically about this complex and contested field.
About This Book
A World of Difference introduces readers to the field of development and the varied ways development is defined and pursued.
The book considers how development is encountered across different places and social contexts, emphasizing that development is neither uniform nor universally experienced.
It also explores how development ideas and practices are contested, inviting readers to examine the assumptions, institutions, and perspectives that shape them.
This second edition is suited to readers seeking a broad foundation in development studies and its global debates.
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