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What could Development Studies be?

Authors :
Sumner, Andy
Tribe, Michael
Source :
Development in Practice. Nov2008, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p755-766. 12p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Over the past 10-15 years there has been an expansion of interest in the subject of Development Studies (DS). There are now significantly more taught courses focused on DS, and research funds are booming. However, over the same period, DS has faced sustained critiques about its essential nature. This has led us to ask: what is Development Studies? And what could or should it be? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09614524
Volume :
18
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Development in Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34849886
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09614520802386603