This book is an exploration of what it is to `do` development studies as a distinct discipline. It introduces and addresses the fundamental questions that everyone engaged with development - whether student, researcher, or practitioner. Accessibly written, with extensive use of case study...

1. Development economics and development studies -- 2. The nature of development economics -- 3. Economic growth and structural change -- 4. Economic growth and developing countries -- 5. Economic growth and economic development since 1960 -- 6. The global economy and developing countries -- 7....

Defines the economic dimension of discourse around controversial issues in international development accessible to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students working towards degrees in development studies. This book outlines the connections between development economics and development studies. It...