The Economic Sociology of Development

The Economic Sociology of DevelopmentDiscover 'The Economic Sociology of Development', a profound exploration of international inequality and sociological theory. This essential book, authored by Schrank, presents a user friendly introduction to the complex concepts of development and underdevelopment. Unlike other development studies, it integrates diverse sociological debates and approaches, making it a vital resource for students and scholars alike. The text not only discusses the

Discover 'The Economic Sociology of Development', a profound exploration of international inequality and sociological theory. This essential book, authored by Schrank, presents a user-friendly introduction to the complex concepts of development and underdevelopment. Unlike other development studies, it integrates diverse sociological debates and approaches, making it a vital resource for students and scholars alike. The text not only discusses the definitions and measurements of development but also contextualizes them within broader social frameworks.

Using concrete examples from various regions and historical contexts, this book sheds light on the intricate relationship between economic sociology and developmental outcomes. Schrank examines the intersection of different ideologies, including mainstream economic theories and Marxist perspectives, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of international inequality. Through classical and contemporary social theory, you'll encounter a well-defined typology of national development outcomes and insights into cross-border learning influenced by the latest organization theories.

Furthermore, 'The Economic Sociology of Development' addresses critical issues such as the impact of identity—religious, racial, and gender—on development processes across time and space. In light of contemporary global challenges, including populism, pandemics, and climate change, Schrank positions these issues as not just economic but distinctly sociological problems requiring multifaceted solutions. Enhanced with illustrative figures, tables, and diagrams, this book is tailored for both undergraduate and graduate students across social sciences, ensuring an enriched learning experience.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509505265. Year: 2023. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509505265
Year: 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)


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Bringing the study of international inequality back into the core of sociological theory, this book offers a user-friendly introduction to development and underdevelopment. In doing so, it places various approaches to the definition, measurement, and understanding of śdevelopmentť against the backdrop of broader sociological debates.

Schrank draws concrete examples from different regions and epochs to explore sociological thinking about development and underdevelopment informed by the latest currents in economic sociology. Across a series of chapters, he identifies relationships between mainstream and Marxist approaches to the study of international inequality; uses classical and contemporary social theory to develop a parsimonious typology of national development outcomes; addresses cross-border learning and diffusion in light of the latest developments in organization theory; considers the roles of religious, racial, and gender identities in the development process in different places and times; and portrays contemporary global challenges ? such as populism, pandemics, and climate change ? as distinctly sociological problems in need of multifaceted solutions. Enriched with expository figures, tables, and diagrams, this accessible book simultaneously distills and develops the sociological approach to the study of development and underdevelopment for both undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences.