Sociology of Post-Colonial Societies Economic Disparity, Cultural Diversity and Development

Name: Sociology of Post-Colonial Societies Economic Disparity, Cultural Diversity and Development
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ISBN: 9780521578004

ISBN-10: 0521578000

ISBN-13: 9780521578004

Edition: 3rd 1996

Authors: J. E. Goldthorpe

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This book is about the division of the world into rich and poor countries, and the disparities between the rich and poor, especially in poor countries. There are analyses of economic and living conditions,and new material on famines and family change.

Book details

List price: $49.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 8/13/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 292
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Preface and Acknowledgements



Introduction and Argument



Technology, society, and population



The colonial episode and the race question



Economic conditions



Environmental concerns



The social sciences and the 'Third World'



The rise of towns



Family life in a changing world: two studies



Cultural diversity, language, education, and communications



Religion and development



Individual modernization: some psychological studies



Politics in post-colonial states



Aid and development


Notes


Index