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SOME THEORETICAL CONSIDERATION IN THE STUDY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE THIRD WORLD.
- Source :
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Sociologia Ruralis . 1973, Vol. 13 Issue 3/4, p237. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 1973
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Abstract
- The object of this paper is to suggest a theoretical approach to the study of social development in developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Social development is regarded here as a radical transformation of economy and society, and as something which must be assessed in primarily human terms. After a critical examination of some conventional theories of modernization and social change, the paper goes on to suggest that a fruitful line of research is to view development as fundamental structural change. This would involve examination of social structural features in a society which encourage or hinder social development. Finally, specific empirical research is to be directed to identify agents as well as obstacles to social development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SOCIAL change
*SOCIAL development
*SOCIAL goals
DEVELOPING countries
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00380199
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sociologia Ruralis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10194968
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9523.1973.tb00888.x