African Economic Development: Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics
Autor Steven Langdon, Archibald R.M. Ritter, Yiagadeesen Samyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 mar 2018
Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including:
- Human development;
- Rapid urbanization;
- Structural and gender dimensions;
- Sustainable development and environmental issues; and
- Africa’s role in the world economy.
African Economic Development is a clear and comprehensive textbook suitable for courses on African economic development, development economics, African studies and development studies.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781138915015
ISBN-10: 1138915017
Pagini: 614
Ilustrații: 67 Tables, black and white; 67 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.9 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Seria Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1138915017
Pagini: 614
Ilustrații: 67 Tables, black and white; 67 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.9 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Seria Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate and UndergraduateCuprins
INTRODUCTION: AFRICA IN CHANGING PERSPECTIVE
Part I: ANALYZING THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1: Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History
Chapter 2: Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender
Chapter 3: Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance
Chapter 4: Economic Institutions and Planning for Development
Part II: HUMAN RESOURCES IN AFRICA
Chapter 5: Demography
Chapter 6: Income Distribution and Human Needs
Chapter 7: Human Development: Education and Health
Chapter 8: Labour and Livelihoods, Formal and Informal
Chapter 9: Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development
Part III: SUSTAINING AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 10: Environment and Climate Change
Chapter 11: Agriculture and Rural Development
Chapter 12: Natural Resources
Chapter 13: The Industrial Sector
Chapter 14: Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism
Chapter 15: Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans
Part IV: AFRICA AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
Chapter 16: Trade and Economic Development
Chapter 17: Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa
Chapter 18: Development Assistance: the African Record
Chapter 19: The Changing Role of China in Africa
Chapter 20: International Migration
INDEX OF NAMES
SUBJECT INDEX
Part I: ANALYZING THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1: Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History
Chapter 2: Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender
Chapter 3: Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance
Chapter 4: Economic Institutions and Planning for Development
Part II: HUMAN RESOURCES IN AFRICA
Chapter 5: Demography
Chapter 6: Income Distribution and Human Needs
Chapter 7: Human Development: Education and Health
Chapter 8: Labour and Livelihoods, Formal and Informal
Chapter 9: Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development
Part III: SUSTAINING AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 10: Environment and Climate Change
Chapter 11: Agriculture and Rural Development
Chapter 12: Natural Resources
Chapter 13: The Industrial Sector
Chapter 14: Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism
Chapter 15: Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans
Part IV: AFRICA AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
Chapter 16: Trade and Economic Development
Chapter 17: Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa
Chapter 18: Development Assistance: the African Record
Chapter 19: The Changing Role of China in Africa
Chapter 20: International Migration
INDEX OF NAMES
SUBJECT INDEX
Descriere
Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including: Human development; Rapid urbanization; Structural and gender dimensions; Sustainable development and environmental issues; and Africa’s role in the world economy. Readers are also supported with a wide range of case studies, on-the-ground examples and statistical information, which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource, featuring additional sources for students and instructors.