The West and the Third World: Trade, Colonialism, Dependence and Development (History of the Contemporary World)

"This book provides a 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. It matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration." "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."--Jacket An introduction to relationships between the Third World and Western countries, this text looks at the debates which have surrounded these relationships in the 20th century. It is divided into four parts. The first details the debate that has arisen from the question: have Third World countries benefited or suffered from close economic relationships with the more developedcountries of the West? The author examines the "optimist" and "pessimist" positions, from Adam Smith to the present day. The author then raisesthis question within a specific historical context, beginning in Part Two with imperial government and the development imperative. Part Three moves the analysisforward to the colonial age and looks at the effect of trade and development in the settler societies. Finally, in Part Four, the author examines the post-colonial world, highlighting the effects of aid and multi-national corporations on Third World economies. This book should be a useful resource for all students studying the economic and political relationship between the West and the Third World

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.

An introduction to the economic and political relationship between the the Third World and Western countries. This text looks at the debates which have surrounded these relationships in the 20th century