Isbn: 9780415381529 - southeast asian development (routledge perspectives on development) (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780415381529.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780415381529.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 272 pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 268 pages. Cover slightly worn, Some highlighting throughout.Southeast Asia has long fascinated development practitioners and researchers for being one of the few regions of the world that has resisted global trends to become a successful developing region.Divided into accessible thematic c hapters, this book adopts a unique perspective of equitable development to outli ne the strengths and weaknesses of the transformations taking place in the South east Asian region. Focusing on four key themes: equality and inequality; politic al freedom and opportunity; empowerment and participation; and environmental sus tainability, these concepts are used to explore Southeast Asian development and trace the impacts that the growing popularity of market-led and grassroots appro aches are having upon economic, political and social processes. Whilst the diver sity of the region is emphasized so are some of the homogenizing trends such as the concentration of wealth and services in urban areas and the subsequent migra tion of rural people into urban factories and squatter settlements. The ongoing commercialization and industrialization of rural agriculture as well as the expa nsion of non-farm income earning opportunities in rural spaces, and the alarming rates of environmental degradation which threaten health and livelihoods are al so exposed.In highlighting how Southeast Asian development is unevenly di stributing wealth, opportunities and risks throughout the region, this book emph asizes the need for creative new approaches to ensure that benefits of developme nt are equitably enjoyed by all. Including illustrations, case studies and furth er reading, this book provides an accessible up-to-date introductory text for st udents and researchers interested in Southeast Asian development, development st.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Summary:"Southeast Asia has long fascinated development practitioners and researchers for being one of the few regions of the world that has resisted global trends to become a successful developing region. Millions have emerged from poverty, health and education indicators are improving and international conflict is largely absent. However this success is questioned for concealing widespread hardships and contributing to growing rates of inequality, suppression of civil and political rights, restructuring of local livelihoods, and widespread environmental degradation. The ability or otherwise of Southeast Asia, as one of the world's most successful developing regions, to overcome these challenges raises fundamental questions about the nature and desirability of development itself.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 272 pages. 9.13x6.14x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the transformations taking place in the Southeast Asian region. This book focusses on four key themes: equality and inequality; political freedom and opportunity; empowerment and participation; and environmental sustainability and, explores Southeast Asian development. Series: Routledge Perspectives on Development. Num Pages: 268 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, 18 black & white halftones, 19 bl. BIC Classification: GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390. . 2008. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…