Poverty and Development

Poverty & Development in the 21st Century is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary textbook that examines the causes and consequences of global poverty and inequality. It provides an up-to-date analysis of potential solutions to world poverty and explores the relationship between development and environmental sustainability. The third edition includes new chapters on the impact of climate, refugee, and health crises on development, and features student-centered learning features such as boxes outlining key concepts, definitions, and cases. It is available in digital formats and supported by online resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 664 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Poverty & Development in the 21st Century is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of one of the world's most complex and pressing social issues. This third edition provides a fully updated overview of the topic, addressing key questions faced by practitioners and policymakers alike. It delves into the complex causes of global poverty and inequality, examining major development challenges such as hunger, disease, the threat of authoritarian populism, the refugee crisis, and environmental degradation.

To illustrate the impact of these crises on development, three new chapters are included, drawing on accounts of lived experience to explore the real-world implications of theory. Refreshed student-centered learning features include boxes outlining key concepts, definitions, and cases that delve into contested issues in greater depth. These case studies encourage critical reflection on key issues, ranging from refugees' personal accounts of containment to the Ebola epidemic and indigenous perspectives on climate change.

At the start of each chapter, questions are posed to facilitate critical reflection on key assumptions and theories within the field of development. Each chapter also provides clear explanations of figures and tables, aiding students in developing a nuanced understanding of economic arguments and data interpretation skills.

The third edition of Poverty & Development in the 21st Century is available for students and institutions in various formats, including an e-book that offers a mobile experience, convenient access, and functionality tools. Additionally, online resources are provided to support students' learning and engagement with the material.

Weight: 1282g
Dimension: 191 x 246 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780199563241
Edition number: 3 Revised edition