Book Description:
Explore key development issues like indigenous rights and climate change with “Voyages In Development 2nd Canadian Edition.” This updated text offers critical insights across disciplines, using Canadian and global case studies for students and professionals.
Voyages In Development 2nd Canadian Edition
- Title: Voyages In Development 2nd Canadian Edition
- Author: Christopher A. Higgins, A. Russell Mawhinney, & Sarah J. Ottaway
- ISBN: 978-0176502225
- Publisher: Routledge
Introduction: Voyages in Development, Second Canadian Edition provides a concise and accessible introduction to the interdisciplinary field of development studies. This text draws on various concepts, theories, and cases from disciplines such as sociology, economics, political science, and environmental studies. It offers a comprehensive and critical approach to understanding complex issues of development and underdevelopment.
The updated Canadian edition engages readers through critical and innovative explorations of key issues like indigenous rights, migration, food security, climate change, and poverty reduction. It provides a varied range of perspectives and case studies that illustrate the Canadian and global context, making it an essential resource for students and practitioners in the fields of development studies, international relations, and social work.
With its accessible writing style, thought-provoking features, and emphasis on Canadian and international examples, Voyages in Development stands as an indispensable guide for those interested in navigating the currents of development theory and practice.