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aeo Addresses the question of whether Third World countries have benefited or suffered from close relationships with the West aeo Provides an historical perspective on an issue of continuing debate aeo Interdisciplinary work of relevance to students in history, geography, economics and the social sciences.

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This comprehensive survey of the nature of the relationship between the Western countries and the Third World, and the debate over its effects, during the twentieth century matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration.

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This comprehensive survey of the nature of the relationship between the Western countries and the Third World, and the debate over its effects, during the twentieth century matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration.The book is divided into four parts. The first section surveys the debate that began in the eighteenth century over the question of whether Third World countries benefited or suffered from gradual integration into a single world economic system. The book examines the position adopted by "optimists" from Adam Smith to the World Bank, and that of "pessimists" from early critics of colonialism to present-day dependency theorists.Parts Two and Three concentrate on the nature and effects of colonialism before the 1960s. Part Four concentrates on the post-colonial era. The author examines the importance of major post-World War II developments - aid and investment - for Third World countries and provides case studies to demonstrate their effects in Africa, South, South-East and East Asia.The book offers a stimulating introduction for all students of the economic and political relationship between the West and the Third World in the modern era.

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This comprehensive survey of the nature of the relationship between the Western countries and the Third World, and the debate over its effects, during the twentieth century matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration. The book is divided into four parts. The first section surveys the debate that began in the eighteenth century over the question of whether Third World countries benefited or suffered from gradual integration into a single world economic system. The book examines the position adopted by "optimists" from Adam Smith to the World Bank, and that of "pessimists" from early critics of colonialism to present-day dependency theorists. Parts Two and Three concentrate on the nature and effects of colonialism before the 1960s. Part Four concentrates on the post-colonial era. The author examines the importance of major post-World War II developments - aid and investment - for Third World countries and provides case studies to demonstrate their effects in Africa, South, South-East and East Asia. The book offers a stimulating introduction for all students of the economic and political relationship between the West and the Third World in the modern era.

Author Biography

David Kenneth Fieldhouse, FBA was an English historian of the British Empire who between 1981 and 1992 held the Vere Harmsworth Professorship of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: The Debate over an Integrated World System:. 1. The Optimists. 2. The Pessimists. Part II: Instruments of Empire:. 3. Imperial Government and the Development Imperative. 4. Imperial Economies and Third World Development. Part III: Trade, Colonialism and Development:. 5. Trade and Development in the Settler Societies. 6. The Concept of a Colonial Economy. 7. The Colonial Economy in Practice: Trade and Development in India and Ghana. Part IV: After Colonialism: The New International System: . 8. Aid and Development. 9. The Multinational Corporation and Development. 10. Trade and Development after 1950: Black Africa and India. 11. Trade and Development after 1950: East and South-East Asia. 12. Some Conclusions. Select Bibliography.

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"The West and the Third World will be enjoyed by a wide audience. Richly flavoured with comparative insights, this book will appeal to specialists and students alike." English Historical Review"This is an impressive and useful work, providing historical perspective for crucial contemporary issues of economic development in the Third World." The Historian"This is a large project requiring deep understanding of the way in which the world economy has evolved and of the changing political relations between Europe, America and the rest of the world. Indeed, it is difficult to think of anyone better qualified for this task than Fieldhouse; and the result is a book of great authority ... The book is also written clearly and can be easily followed by the non-expert." History"Recommended for general readers; lower division undergraduate through beginning graduate students." Choice"An interesting introduction for students from a range of disciplines interested in the relations between different world regions." Progress in Development Studies

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This comprehensive survey of the nature of the relationship between the Western countries and the Third World, and the debate over its effects, during the twentieth century matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration. The book is divided into four parts. The first section surveys the debate that began in the eighteenth century over the question of whether Third World countries benefited or suffered from gradual integration into a single world economic system. The book examines the position adopted by "optimists" from Adam Smith to the World Bank, and that of "pessimists" from early critics of colonialism to present-day dependency theorists. Parts Two and Three concentrate on the nature and effects of colonialism before the 1960s. Part Four concentrates on the post-colonial era. The author examines the importance of major post-World War II developments - aid and investment - for Third World countries and provides case studies to demonstrate their effects in Africa, South, South-East and East Asia. The book offers a stimulating introduction for all students of the economic and political relationship between the West and the Third World in the modern era.

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"The West and the Third World will be enjoyed by a wide audience. Richly flavoured with comparative insights, this book will appeal to specialists and students alike." English Historical Review"This is an impressive and useful work, providing historical perspective for crucial contemporary issues of economic development in the Third World." The Historian"This is a large project requiring deep understanding of the way in which the world economy has evolved and of the changing political relations between Europe, America and the rest of the world. Indeed, it is difficult to think of anyone better qualified for this task than Fieldhouse; and the result is a book of great authority ... The book is also written clearly and can be easily followed by the non-expert." History"Recommended for general readers; lower division undergraduate through beginning graduate students." Choice"An interesting introduction for students from a range of disciplines interested in the relations between different world regions." Progress in Development Studies

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The West and the Third World will be enjoyed by a wide audience. Richly flavoured with comparative insights, this book will appeal to specialists and students alike." English Historical ReviewThis is an impressive and useful work, providing historical perspective for crucial contemporary issues of economic development in the Third World." The HistorianThis is a large project requiring deep understanding of the way in which the world economy has evolved and of the changing political relations between Europe, America and the rest of the world. Indeed, it is difficult to think of anyone better qualified for this task than Fieldhouse; and the result is a book of great authority ... The book is also written clearly and can be easily followed by the non-expert." HistoryRecommended for general readers; lower division undergraduate through beginning graduate students." ChoiceAn interesting introduction for students from a range of disciplines interested in the relations between different world regions." Progress in Development Studies

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* Addresses the question of whether Third World countries have benefited or suffered from close relationships with the West * Provides an historical perspective on an issue of continuing debate * Interdisciplinary work of relevance to students in history, geography, economics and the social sciences

Details ISBN0631194398 Series History of the Contemporary World Language English ISBN-10 0631194398 ISBN-13 9780631194392 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Short Title WEST & THE 3RD WORLD Edition 1st Subtitle Trade, Colonialism, Dependence and Development DOI 10.1604/9780631194392 UK Release Date 1999-01-10 AU Release Date 1999-01-10 NZ Release Date 1999-01-10 US Release Date 1999-01-10 Author David Fieldhouse Pages 400 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 1999-01-10 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9780631194385 DEWEY 338.90091724 Audience Undergraduate Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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