1. Introduction: Growth versus Development
I. Conventional Theories of Development
2. Classical and Neoclassical Economics
3. From Keynesian Economics to Neoliberalism
4. Development as Modernization
II. Nonconventional, Critical Theories of Development
5. Marxism, Socialism, and Development
6. Poststructuralism, Postcolonialism, and Postdevelopmentalism
7. Feminist Theories of Development
III. Critical Modernism
8. Critical Modernism and Democratic Development
Richard Peet, PhD, is Professor of Geography at Clark
University, where he was a founding member of the “radical
geography movement” and long-time editor of Antipode: A Radical
Journal of Geography. His interests include development, global
policy regimes, power, theory and philosophy, political ecology,
and finance capitalism. The author of numerous books, articles, and
book reviews, Dr. Peet is editor of the radical journal Human
Geography.
Elaine Hartwick, PhD, until her death in 2022, was Professor of
Geography at Framingham State University, Massachusetts, where she
taught courses in political, cultural, and regional geography and
global development. She has published on commodity chains, consumer
politics, social theory and development geography, with a regional
specialization on Southern Africa.
"Theories of Development, Third Edition, is as far reaching, widely
referenced, and penetrating as its predecessors. The book has been
updated with the work of Piketty, Ferguson, Escobar, and others, as
well as strengthened argumentation throughout. Perhaps it is ironic
to say this book has kept pace with global crisis. This is an ideal
text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs in
geography, international and development studies, and other social
sciences focusing on social change. Beginning doctoral students
will find the book useful for situating their own research in a
wider context of social theory."--Piers Blaikie, PhD, Professor
Emeritus, School of International Development, University of East
Anglia, United Kingdom
“Comprehensive, critical and accessible. This is the ideal text for
graduate seminars and advanced undergraduate courses on
development, in the fields of geography, development studies,
sociology, political economy and (it is to be hoped!) economics. I
have used earlier editions of this text in my graduate seminars for
years. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated
and includes critical assessments of many current debates. I look
forward to using this book in classes and recommending it as a
go-to reference.”--Tom Perreault, PhD, Department of Geography,
Syracuse University
"Theories of Development, Third Edition, is a rare text covering
the entire range of arguments, from classical and neoclassical
economics to poststructuralism and feminism. The authors mount a
devastating critique of mainstream economics, exposing its utterly
contrived assumptions as well as its devastating consequences,
especially for poorer people. But this is also an inspiring book,
with a conclusion focused on alternative theories within a politics
of a true democracy. A tour de force--read it to be outraged and
then to find hope."--Robin Broad, PhD, International Development
Program, School of International Service, American University
"Peet and Hartwick provide both breadth and depth in their
presentation of competing theories of development. They offer
critical insights on the roots and dynamics of the north-south
divide in contemporary world societies. Speaking to both larger
global and structural patterns and the characteristics of
individual cases, the book enables a thorough understanding of
development and an analysis of meaningful data and trends. Students
will benefit from the comprehensive approach grounded in historical
context. This book makes a valuable contribution to contemporary
discussions of development policy, neoliberalism, and the
challenges of poverty and global inequality in multiple
forms."--Stephen J. Scanlan, PhD, Department of Sociology and
Anthropology, Ohio University
"The third edition not only provides a comprehensive review of
development theories, but also critiques them boldly, arguing that
we need to fundamentally rethink the development project. This text
offers a powerful indictment of global inequality and will be
excellent for fostering provocative and engaging classroom
discussion in upper-division undergraduate and graduate
courses."--Kate Swanson, PhD, Department of Geography, San Diego
State University -Peet's survey of development theories makes for
eminent reading, especially since it weaves philosophical
underpinnings in a coherent fashion and provides cogent criticism
of each approach. I can see it being used as a valuable text for
undergraduate and graduate courses related to development planning.
(on the first edition)--Journal of the American Planning
Association, 3/9/2015
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