The Third World

This textbook covers all aspects of development and interdependence in the Third World. It considers global and general factors, as well as the particular conditions of regional and local geographies and provides a wealth of information to reflect the latest geographical thinking. The book aims to raise students' awareness of developmental issues and the possibilities of alternative approaches and encourages them to assess this information. Part 1 explores and examines the wide range of factors underlying the contrasts in development around the world, such as harsh environments, destruction of resources and both historical and modern dependancy relations. Each double-page spread deals with a theme, e.g. clearance of rainforests, health and health care, development aid, and concludes with clearly identified questions. Part 2 describes, through detailed case studies, the processes of development in eight very different Third World countries in the mid-1980s - South Korea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Saudi Arabia and Bolivia.
An atlas section is also included containing a world map showing countries and capital cities, thematic world maps and large detailed maps of each case study country. Part 3 contains exercises.