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The Challenge of Third World Development

7th Edition

Welcome

The Challenge of Third World Development examines political, economic, and social change in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Exploring common issues and problems in these regions, this text helps students grasp the structural dynamics and human stories behind development. Accessibly written for students of any social science background, The Challenge of Third World Development immerses readers in issues like democratization, global warming, and women’s changing roles and encourages them to understand what drives these issues at an individual, national, and global level.

Learning Goals

  •        Assess the forces of change – political, economic, and social – in the developing world.
  •        Characterize the structural dynamics of development as well as the common issues that face these regions.