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The book covers the intellectual ground that a liberally educated student needs to grapple with to understand the complexity of economic development. For many years political scientists and economists have presented overly simplistic models and frameworks for understanding economic development that cannot withstand critical analyses of many individual country cases. By focusing on political economy in its cultural, religious, and historical roots as well as leadership decisions [the book] spurs critical thinking. Working through the unique development paths of individual countries promotes integrative thinking and a strong sense of realism about both the prospects and challenges of economic development in our rapidly emerging global economy and highly conflicted global society. ”HENRY SMORYNSKI, College of St. Benedict, St. John`s University
This innovative book provides an introduction to economic development adopting a regional approach. Instead of a general theoretical presentation, the authors focus the economy in its cultural and historical roots taking into account the circumstances facing the economy. The theory is developed for particular regions emphasizing on institutional structures within different regions. The development process presented is analyzed within the historical context of each region, considering the inheritance from both the pre-colonial and colonial eras as well as in the contemporary times.
The text which contains numerous references is aimed at the students of economic development, and does not assume any background on economics as a prerequisite. It could be used in undergraduate-level courses in economic development, political economy, comparative systems, world economic systems and international relations.isbn-
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Pages : 336
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