DEVELOPMENT

Book Details

• Author: Anthony Payne and Nicola Phillips

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131609675

• Pages: 230

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
The concept of development has never been more urgent for analysis and clarification than it is today. While many people support the notion of development as an inherently positive force, there remains a lack of consensus about what development truly means. This book provides a comprehensive and broad analysis of how the concept of development has been understood in social and political theory over the past 200 years.

The authors trace the evolution of development theory from its classical origins, which aimed to explain the initial development of the industrialized world, to the "golden age" of development theory post-1945. The discussion also brings the debates into the present, evaluating current and future trends in development thinking. The evolution of development theory is presented in an innovative manner, grounded in the successes and failures of development across different times and places.

In their evaluation, the authors argue for a shift away from development studies as a specialized field and advocate for re-rooting the study of development within a new political economy framework. This approach invites readers to critically engage with the concept and its relevance to contemporary global challenges.

Written in an engaging style, this book serves as an essential resource for students across the social sciences, offering insight into both historical and contemporary perspectives on development.

Contents

• Introduction

• Classical Theories

• Catch-up Theories

• Golden Age Theories

• Neoliberal and Neostatist Theories

• Alternative Theories

• Contemporary Theoretical Directions

About the Authors

• Anthony Payne is a professor at the University of Sheffield, UK.

• Nicola Phillips is a professor at the University of Manchester, UK.