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Social Change and Development
Modernization, Dependency and World-System Theories
- Alvin Y. So - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Volume:
178
Other Titles in:
Area Studies (General)
Area Studies (General)
April 1990 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This text is designed to introduce undergraduates to the study of social theory, social change and Third World development. The author compares the strengths and weaknesses of the modernization, the dependency and the world system schools of research which have dominated development studies for four decades. This book is the only study to address the research implication of the three development theories in such a comprehensive fashion.
Introduction
PART ONE: THE MODERNIZATION SCHOOL
The Modernization Perspective
The Classical Modernization Studies
The New Modernization Studies
PART TWO: THE DEPENDENCY SCHOOL
The Dependency Perspective
The Classical Dependency Studies
The New Dependency Studies
PART THREE: THE WORLD-SYSTEM SCHOOL
The World-System Perspective
World-System Studies at the Global Level
World-System Studies at the National Level
Conclusion
So provides a constructive overview of the trinity of development studies: modernization, dependency and world systems theories. Though dated, will undoubtedly provide a critical background to contemporary discussions on development and globalization.
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