ABSTRACT

First published in 1988, this reissue presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary developments and research into the geography of the Third World, at a time when economies and societies there were changing at a much more rapid rate than their counterparts in the developing world. It covers the topic both systematically and by region, showing how the unique background of each region affects developments there.

chapter |26 pages

Introduction

part 1|284 pages

Systematic Issues

chapter 1|48 pages

The Third World in Global Context

chapter 2|37 pages

Agrarian Structure

chapter 3|34 pages

Urban Economy and Employment

chapter 4|50 pages

Housing

chapter 5|34 pages

Welfare, Culture and Environment

chapter 6|39 pages

Regional Development

chapter 7|41 pages

Power, Politics and Society

part II|151 pages

Regional Studies

chapter 8|30 pages

Contemporary Issues in Latin America

chapter 11|17 pages

Contemporary Issues in South Asia

chapter 12|19 pages

Contemporary Issues in East Asia