The Ethics of Development: An Introduction

<p> <em> The Ethics of Development: An Introduction </em> systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of development. The book addresses important questions such as: <ul> <li> What does development mean? </li> <li> Is there a human right to development? </li> <li> If we aim for sustainable development in an age of global climate change, should developed nations sacrifice economic growth for the sake of allowing developing countries to catch up? </li> <li> Should eradication of poverty or diminution of radical inequality be the principal focus of developmental policy? </li> <li> What are the macroeconomic theories of development? And how have they informed development policy? </li> <li> How does development work in practice? </li> </ul></p><p> Featuring case studies throughout, this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics, global justice, economics, politics, sociology, and public policy.</p>