Westernizing the Third World

This revised second edition brings the discussion of development economics up to date. It adds new material on Asian values and development, on democracy, human rights and good governance, and on how globalization affects developing economies. Boxed summaries pick out the central arguments in each chapter, and a glossary defines key terms.

The book surveys the mainstream economic theories that have shaped policy in developing countries. Ozay Mehmet reviews these theories and argues that concepts built on European experience do not fit the conditions of the developing world.