The Sociology Of The Third World Disparity And Development

Social theory monograph on the sociology of developing countries - discusses the gap in standard of living and income distribution between rich and poor countries, including such topics as population growth, natural resources, economic conditions, colonialism, economic development, the family, urbanization, education, psychological aspects, cultural factors, religion, industrialization, politics, etc. References and statistical tables.

An analysis of the disparity between rich and poor countries, and a discussion of the problems of the poor countries.

This is the completely revised and updated version of the immensely successful Sociology of the Third World. This book is about the division of the world into rich and poor countries, and the disparities between rich and poor people, especially in poor countries. It analyzes economic conditions and living standards in poor countries. It discusses droughts, famines and environmental concerns, questions about limits to growth and sustainable development and reviews theoretical perspectives on development and underdevelopment. Later chapters describe the effect and psychology of modernization.