"This book seeks to examine the existing variability of development in the global marketplace and to identify the catalysts responsible for this disparity of success, analyzing the economic frontiers, social norms, and infrastructural capabilities that factor into the socio-economic growth of...

"This book seeks to examine the existing variability of development in the global marketplace and to identify the catalysts responsible for this disparity of success, analyzing the economic frontiers, social norms, and infrastructural capabilities that factor into the socio-economic growth of...

"This book provides a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors, including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance"--

Introduction: development and transforming societies -- Theories and approaches to development -- Colonialism and history of developing countries -- Developing countries and the global economy -- Domestic strategies : obstacles and opportunities -- Armed conflicts, violence and development --...

Cover -- Half Title -- Book Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction: development and transforming societies -- I Conceptualizing development -- II Problems with measuring progress and underdevelopment --...

"Thise books provide a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors, including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance." -