The divide : a brief guide to global inequality and its solutions /
by Hickel, Jason.
Material type:
BookPublisher: London : William Heinemann, 2017Description: 347 pages ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781785151125 (hbk.) :; 1785151126 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 337 HICSubject(s): Economic policy | Equality | Globalization -- Economic aspects | Poverty | Economics | EconomicsSummary: For decades we have been told a story about the divide between rich countries and poor countries. We have been told that development is working: that the global South is catching up to the North, that poverty has been cut in half over the past 30 years, and will be eradicated by 2030. It's a comforting tale, and one that is endorsed by the world's most powerful governments and corporations. But is it true?
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Adult Hardback | Bootle Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 337 HIC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 10/06/2024 | 002949215X |
Includes bibliographical references.
For decades we have been told a story about the divide between rich countries and poor countries. We have been told that development is working: that the global South is catching up to the North, that poverty has been cut in half over the past 30 years, and will be eradicated by 2030. It's a comforting tale, and one that is endorsed by the world's most powerful governments and corporations. But is it true?
There are no comments on this title.