This book offers historical and comparative analyses of changes in agrarian society forced by the globalization of capitalism, and the implications of these changes for human welfare globally. The book gives special attention to recent economic development and urbanization in the People s Republic of China which have had a major impact on contemporary transformations globally. Case studies from South and Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America in turn place these transformations in a comparative global perspective. The contributors include distinguished scholars from the UN, PRC, India, Zimbabwe, and Latin America who are also active in policy issues."

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Roxann Prazniak, Arif Dirlik, Alexander Woodside


Book Information
ISBN 9781612050386
Author Arif Dirlik
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 453g