Myth of Development: Non-viable Economies and the Crisis of Civilization

The Myth of Development argues that state-driven and market-led development models have failed, leading to ungovernable chaotic entities. De Rivero suggests that the wealth of nations agenda must be replaced by a survival of nations agenda to prevent increasing human misery and political disorder. He advocates for abandoning dreams of development and adopting a policy of national survival based on providing basic water, food, renewable energy, and stabilizing populations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Myth of Development, a thought-provoking book, asserts that the benefits of development, which have been promised for the past sixty years, have yet to materialize for the majority of people. Moreover, it is unlikely that these benefits will ever be realized. State-driven and market-led development models have proven unsuccessful, leading to the collapse of many countries and their cities into ungovernable and chaotic entities. De Rivero, in his book, reveals that the root of this chaos goes beyond economic issues and stems from a profound crisis of our way of life and our unsustainable global urban civilization. He argues that the pursuit of wealth for nations must be replaced by a survival of nations agenda, with the primary focus being on ensuring the basic needs of people, such as access to water, food, renewable energy, and population stabilization. De Riviero makes a compelling case for why many countries must abandon their dreams of development and adopt a policy of national survival. He emphasizes the importance of providing essential resources to sustain populations and prevent further human misery and political disorder. This edition of the book, featuring a new introduction by the author, engages with the latest findings on climate change and assesses the prospects for our species in the coming decades. It serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need for a paradigm shift in our approach to development and a call to action for policymakers and individuals to prioritize the survival and well-being of nations and their populations.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 135 x 214 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786997616
Edition number: 3 ed