Economic Development
Author | : Jeffrey Harris Cohen |
Publisher | : Rowman Altamira |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0759102120 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780759102125 |
Rating | : 4/5 (125 Downloads) |
Download or read book Economic Development written by Jeffrey Harris Cohen and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2002 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents analyses on the theory and practice of economic development in rural and urban communities around the world. The 13 contributions cover topics including market systems; agricultural knowledge; modernization; population growth; conservation strategies; participatory, culturally sustainable, and urban development; globalization and privatization; tourism; and financial markets. Of interest for comparative research in the fields of anthropology, development, agricultural research, geography, and the environment. Edited by Cohen (anthropology, Pennsylvania State U.) and Dannhauser (anthropology, Texas A & M U.), who are also contributors. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR