Postcolonial Geography

Development, Space, Power is a critical introduction to the politics of 'development', integrating theory and practice. The authors fuse theoretical perspectives from postcolonial theory and political economy to present a culturally informed analysis of the Third World. Organized in three integrated sections, the book presents an overview of theory, focussing on development issues. Specific themes are examined including: the state; civil society; social movements; The book is illustrated throughout with contextualized case studies.