Key Concepts in Development Geography

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Organized around 24 short essays </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Key Concepts in Development Geography</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is an introductory text that provides students with the core concepts that form contemporary research and ideas within the development geography discipline. Written in a clear and transparent style the book includes:</span></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>over 24 key concept entries that provide comprehensive definitions explanations and evolutions of the subject</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>excellent pedagogy to enhance students' understanding including a glossary figures diagrams and further reading.</span></li></ul><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Organized around five of the most important areas of concern the book covers: the meanings and measurement of development; its theory and practice; work employment and development; people culture and development; and contemporary issues in development. The perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students on geography degrees the book is a timely look at the pressingly important field of international development studies today.</span></p><p></p>