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Development Theory

Development Theory

Jan Nederveen Pieterse

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Sage Publications
Año de edición:
2009
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781412945158
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’Pieterse has provided a sound overview of current development theory and trends. The book highlights important discourse in current Development Theory and each chapter can be used as a starting block for initiating further insight into current controversy and trends’ - Dr Samantha Leonard, Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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