Dependency Theory – Revision Notes
Dependency Theory claims that Colonialism had a negative impact on the satellite territories in Africa, Asia and Latin America; that neocolonialism keeps […]
Global Development, Theories of development
Global Development
Pot Luck, Transnational corporations
ExxonMobil – The Worst Corporation in the World?
ExxonMobil is the world’s largest oil and gas corporation – its main ‘business lines’ involve producing a range of fuels
Pot Luck, Transnational corporations
Glencore – The World’s Worst Transnational Corporation?
Glencore is one of the world’s largest commodities companies – it operates in 150 countries extracting natural resources such as
Book summaries, Countries, Global Development, Theories of development, USA
Forging the American Empire
Is it possible to perceive the making of modern America as a sort of colonial project? One in which the
Theories of development
The Industrial-Capitalist Model of Development
In order to understand what Modernisation Theory is, it’s useful to have an understanding of what the ‘Industrial Capitalist’ model
Colonialism and Neo-Colonialism, Global Development, Theories of development
Is China’s Involvement in Africa a new form of Colonialism (i.e. neocolonialism)?
China’s development over the last three decades has depended heavily on its investment in Africa: it relies on a number
Global Development, Theories of development
The End of Poverty? A Documentary taking a ‘Dependency Theory’ View of Underdevelopment and Development
This 2008 Documentary seeks to answer the question of why there is still so much poverty in the world when
Industrialisation and urbanisation
The Rise and Fall of Detroit
The decline of Detroit was alos the decline of Fordism and Modernity.
Global Development, Theories of development
Modernization Theory
After World War II, many countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America remained underdeveloped, worrying Western leaders about potential spread of communism. Modernization theory aimed to address poverty in these countries by promoting Western industrialized capitalism and democratic values. The theory highlighted cultural barriers to development and stressed the need for aid and investment from Western countries.
Global Development, Theories of development
Are developed nations in decline?
I found this fascinating Infographic in a recent report by the Resolution Foundation – which shows how people in rich