Geographies of Developing Areas: The Global South in a Changing World

ISBN-13: 9780415643894 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 376 str.

Professor Glyn Williams; Paula Meth; Katie Willis

Opis

This is a thought provoking and accessible introductory text, presenting a fresh view of the Global South that challenges students' pre-conceptions and promotes lively debate. Rather than presenting the Global South as a set of problems, from rapid urbanization to poverty, this book focuses on the diversity of life in the South, and looks at the role the South plays in shaping and responding to current global change. The textbook considers how images of the so-called 'Third World' are powerful, but problematic. It explores the economic, political and cultural processes shaping the South at the global scale and the impact that these have on people's lives and identities. Finally, the text considers the possibilities and limitations of different development strategies. The main arguments of the book are richly illustrated through case study material drawn from across the Global South as well as full colour figures and photos. Students are supported throughout with clear examples, explanations of key terms, ideas and debates, and introductions to the wider literature and relevant websites in the field. The pedagogical features of the book have been further developed through discussion questions and activities that provide focused tasks for students' research, including investigation based around the book's case studies, and in-depth exploration of debates and concepts it introduces.

Recenzje

"I have long been disappointed by texts in the area of study and this is just a breath of fresh air! I will certainly be assigning chapters this semester and probably using it as a compulsory text next year. I have struggled to find ways to explain performativity and representation to second year undergrads and I can see that this text will do this perfectly." –Dr. Kelly Domboski, Department of Geography, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Spis treści

1. Introduction Section 1: Representing the South  2. Imagining the South Section 2:The South in a Global World 3. The South in a Changing World Order  4. The South in a Globalising Economy 5. Social and Cultural Change in the South  Section 3: Living in the South 6. Political Lives 7. Making a Living 8. Ways of Living Section 4: Making a Difference 9. Governing Development 10. Markets and Development 11. Grassroots Development 12. Conclusions

O autorze

Dr Glyn Williams is a Reader in International Development and Planning, Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Dr Paula Meth is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Professor Katie Willis is Professor of Human Geography and Director of the Politics, Development and Sustainability Group at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.