International development studies

Development studies is treated here as a discipline in its own right, and this book looks at what that means in practice. It takes up the core questions that anyone involved in international development must face, whether they are studying it, carrying out research, or working in the field.

Written in an approachable style and rich with case material, the book serves as a compact yet incisive introduction to the subject's foundations. It is aimed at students beginning development studies who want a brief, sharp grounding in the field.