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Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Author: Alan B. Mountjoy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351512706
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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The volume of relevant research and literature on this topic is growing but originates mainly from economists, sociologists, and political scientists; geographers have been slow to make contributions. One reason may be that geographers have been preoccupied with differentiation within the geography of production whereas this new field directs attention to the geography of consumption and a study of economies. This book aims to focus attention on the complex and inter-related problems--social, economic, political, and geographical--that come with development, placing particular emphasis on the problems which accompany attempts at industrialization. Focusing on the complex and interrelated social, economic, political, and geographic problems that attend under-development, this book presents one of the first contributions from a geographer on what has been called the most important economic problem of the modern world. Contending that industrialization is no answer for under-developed countries that are striving to maintain expanding populations and to strengthen their economy, Alan B. Mountjoy traces the distribution, causes, and problems of under-development and the difficulties with and possibilities for industrialization as an aid in solving those problems. He defines development and under-development, considers problems of industrialization (including environmental and human problems), discusses the forms industrialization takes, and analyzes the progress of industrialization in specific under-developed areas. The unique geographer's perspective and the ability of the author to select aspects of the study that most clearly reflect the problems of under-developed economies make this work a useful text and reference book for students and scholars of development, economic geography, and international relations.

Author: John Cody
Publisher: New York : Published for the World Bank [by] Oxford University Press
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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The importance of the link between theory and administration is stressed and practical issues are given more weight than theoretical economic concepts.

Author: E. Robinson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349152234
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 638

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Author: Alan B Mountjoy
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003823343
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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First published in 1966, Industrialization and Under-Developed Countries traces the distribution, causes and problems of under-development and, from the point of view of the economic geographer, goes on to examine the difficulties and possibilities of industrialization as a remedy. Particular emphasis is laid upon the demographic factor both in the world situation and as affecting the way of life of individual countries. This book will be of interest to students of economics and geography.

Author: United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Publisher: New York
ISBN:
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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Author: Bert Frank Hoselitz
Publisher: Chicago U. of Chicago P
ISBN:
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 296

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Author: Robert B. Sutcliffe
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 408

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Author: David O'Connor
Publisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781848130272
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 452

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With very few exceptions, industrial development has been central to the process of structural transformation which characterises economic development. Industrial Development for the 21st century examines the new challenges and opportunities arising from globalization, technological change and new international trade rules. The first part focuses on key sectors with potential for developing countries, focussing on two key themes. First, traditional points of entry for late industrializers - like textiles and clothing - have become even more intensely competitive than ever before, requiring more innovative adaptive strategies for success. Second, countries now recognize that manufacturing does not exhaust the opportunities for producing high value-added goods and services for international markets. Knowledge intensity is increasing across all spheres of economic activity, including agriculture and services, which can offer promising development paths for some developing countries. The final section addresses social and environmental aspects of industrial development. Labour-intensive, but not necessarily other patterns of industrial development can be highly effective in poverty reduction though further industrial progress may be less labour-intensive. A range of policies can promote industrial energy and materials efficiency, often with positive impacts on firms' financial performance as well as the environment. Promoting materials recycling and reuse is an effective, if indirect means of conserving resources. Finally, the growth of multinational interest in corporate social responsibility is traced, with consideration given to both the barriers and opportunities this can pose for developing country enterprises linked to global supply chains.

Author: United Nations
Publisher:
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Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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