Handbook

Development Geography focuses on social, economic, political, cultural and environmental issues from the developing world or the 'global South'. Working with case studies drawn predominately from the African continent south of the Sahara and the Asia-Pacific region, this unit examines the history of development processes, the politics of development interventions, linkages between resources, environment and conflict in the developing world and critical approaches to development. The background to economic geography and development studies used to frame these examinations is of value to those taking geography majors as well as those enrolled in politics, history, economics and business. The course provides useful context for those seeking to understand conflict/post-conflict in the region.