Geographies of Development

Robert Potter was Professor of Human Geography at the University of Reading, UK.Tony Binns is Professor of Geography at the University of Otago, New Zealand.Jennifer A. Elliott is Visiting Researcher in Geogaphy at the University of Brighton, UK.Etienne Nel is a Professor of Geography at the University of Otago, New Zealand.David W. Smith was Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Liverpool, UK.

• Lists of figuresList of tablesPreface to the Fourth EditionIntroductionPart I Conceptualising development: changing meanings of development1 Questioning development2 Understanding colonialism3 Theories and strategies of development4 Globalisation, development and underdevelopmentPart II Development in practice: components of development5 People in the development process6 Resources and the environment7 Institutions of developmentPart III Spaces of development: places and development8 Movements and flows9 Urban spaces10 Rural spacesConclusionBibliographyIndex

"The fourth edition of the Geographies of Development is an invaluable text for students in development studies and geography. I especially appreciate the mix of theory and practice, as well as illustrative case studies, prompts that promote critical reflection, and great maps and conceptual diagrams. This extensively revised and up-to-date book is essential for those exploring the ever-evolving realm of development studies." - William G. Moseley, Professor of Geography, Macalester College, Saint Paul, USA."This fourth edition updates the coverage and takes account of shifts in thinking to ensure that Geographies of Development remains a leading textbook in what remains a dynamic and popular field of study across Geography and cognate disciplines around the world. The late David Smith and Rob Potter would be very proud of how their colleagues have ensured the continued relevance and topicality of this best-selling title." - Professor David Simon, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden