Modern World Development

A Geographical Perspective

Michael Chisholm

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Routledge
07 February 2017

Economic growth; International economics; Development economics; Economic geography

Series: Routledge Revivals

Modern World Development, first published in 1982, examines the major theories of economic growth, the role of natural resources, the core-periphery model of world development, environmental change and the concept of ‘human capital’. Professor Chisholm has written a stimulating and important book which will appeal to students of economics, history and geography.

By: Michael Chisholm
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 226g
ISBN: 9781138922525
ISBN 10: 1138922528
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 07 February 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List o f figures -- List o f tables -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The search for a primum mobile -- 3 Core and periphery -- 4 Non-renewable natural resources -- 5 The populous less developed countries -- 6 Environmental change -- 7 Perspective -- Bibliography -- Index.

Reviews for Modern World Development: A Geographical Perspective

This provocative volume represents a major contribution to the literature of regional economic development from the perspective of a distinguished geographer. Well written and a necessary addition for academic libraries at all levels.--CHOICE