Industrialization and Development in the Third World

ISBN-13: 9780415013802 / Angielski / Miękka / 1992 / 144 str.

Rajesh Chandra;Chandra Rajesh

Opis

Industrialization is seen by most developing countries as their chief development strategy. In this up-to-date and well-illustrated student text, Rajesh Chandra provides a comprehensive introduction to Third World industrialization. He examines current topics such as export processing zones and privatization, providing a variety of case studies which give the book a regional focus. He also presents the varied aspects of industrialization from a balanced perspective, focusing on the influence of historical forces, the current level and structure of industrialization, geographical variations in industrialization, and the role played by governments. Although the Third World has undergone significant industrialization in the last three decades, there are marked spatial inequalities in terms of both country and location. Rajesh Chandra examines why the Newly Industrialized Countries have achieved spectacular growth in sharp contrast to many other countries of the South.

Recenzje

`This is a useful introductory text which will find a place in schools as well as colleges ... the utility of the book in the classroom is further enhanced by the inclusion of short further reading lists and review questions at the end of the book.' - Geography

`The book presents a clear discussion of the factors involved and will be of value to those involved in Third World studies.' - Geographical Journal

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. The Historical Dimensions of Third World Industrialization 3. The Level and Structure of Third World Industrialization 4. The Organization of Manufacturing in the Third World 5. The Location of Manufacturing in the Third World 6. The State and Third World Industrialization 7. Conclusion

O autorze

Rajesh Chandra (Author)