Theories of Development
Capitalism, Colonialism and Dependency
Published on 29. May 2013
264 pages
978-0-7456-7760-6 (ISBN)
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This is a new introductory text providing an up-to-date account ofleading theories of development. The book includes a discussion ofclassical accounts of development, particularly that of Marx, butalso considers current debates on the issue. Theories ofimperialism, neo-imperialism, dependency, world systems theory andother conceptions are all given full and balanced consideration. Afeature of the work is the connections drawn between theoreticalinterpretation and empirical application: in this respect, theauthor concentrates particularly upon drawing materials from theLatin American experiences.
Readable, accurate and incisive, the book also provides anoriginal standpoint upon problems of development. It will be ofinterest to students and professionals in sociology, politicalsciences and anthropology.
Readable, accurate and incisive, the book also provides anoriginal standpoint upon problems of development. It will be ofinterest to students and professionals in sociology, politicalsciences and anthropology.
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Jorge Larrain was a lecturer in sociology at the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile, until 1973. He is now Reader in Sociology and Head of the Department of Cultural Studies at Birmingham University.
Content
Preface and Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Early Capitalism:.
Classical Political Economy and Marx.
2. The Expansion of Capitalism:.
Colonialism and Imperialism.
3. Late Capitalism:.
Modernization and the Economic Commission for Latin America.
4. Dependency, Unequal Exchange and Underdevelopment.
5. Dependency, Industrialization and Development.
6. Latin American Dependency and Historical Materialism:A Theoretical Challenge.
Introduction.
1. Early Capitalism:.
Classical Political Economy and Marx.
2. The Expansion of Capitalism:.
Colonialism and Imperialism.
3. Late Capitalism:.
Modernization and the Economic Commission for Latin America.
4. Dependency, Unequal Exchange and Underdevelopment.
5. Dependency, Industrialization and Development.
6. Latin American Dependency and Historical Materialism:A Theoretical Challenge.
