"Asian countries are undergoing rapid political, economic and social transformations; meanwhile, there is a growing demand for knowing more about Asia. This major reference set is designed to help general readers as well as specialists to have a good grasp of the latest developments in Asia in...

Introduction: Africa in changing perspective -- Part A. Analyzing the African experience. Dimensions of development: geography, ecology, history -- Concepts of African economic development: growth, structural change, poverty and gender -- Development theories, political economy and governance --...

Introduction: Africa in changing perspective -- Section A: Analysing the African experience -- Dimensions of development : geography, ecology, history -- Concepts of African economic development : growth, structural change, poverty and gender -- Development theories, political economy and...