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The Politics of Development Theory and Practice

  • POL283
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This unit seeks to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the politics of development (theory and practice) through exploration of the processes, practices and ideas of development in historical perspective. The unit's approach is an intentionally critical one, with particular focus on introducing students to inquiry into questions of identity, inequality and global poverty. Tracing the imperatives behind Western (European) colonisation and imperialism, and their enduring effects, we look closely at the main schools of development thinking as a background to consideration of the economic, social and political issues facing the so-called developing world. In particular we... -- Course Website

Instructor: Politics staff

Prerequisites: 12cp or (3cp in HIST or MHIS or POL units) 



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