{"product_id":"9781516526666","title":"The Global Social Change Reader: Development in an Unequal World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Global Social Change Reader: Development in an Unequal World\u003c\/em\u003e explores development, globalization, and inequality within and between countries. This introductory anthology gives readers an overview of social change since World War II – change driven by public and private sector agents at the international, national, and local levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into five main sections. These cover developmental indicators, theories and critiques, the colonial and decolonization periods, institutions and sectors of development, views on prospects and progress, and specialized topics such as the environment, gender, health, and population. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn about theory, policy, and practices as viewed through diverse perspectives from academics and practitioners in the field. \u003cem\u003eThe Global Social Change Reader\u003c\/em\u003e is well-suited to introductory courses in sociology, political science, and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Meyer\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Emory University. Dr. Meyer is an associate professor of sociology and co-director of the Edgar Fellows Honor Program at the State University of New York, Geneseo where her research and teaching interests include globalization, gender and international development, and political economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Kirk\u003c\/strong\u003e, who earned law degrees at Oxford University and the College of Europe in Belgium, is a lecturer, pre-law advisor, and legal studies coordinator at the State University of New York, Geneseo. She has worked with the United States Agency for International Development in law, development, and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054999683312,"sku":"9781516526666","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781516526666_p0.jpg?v=1763727019","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781516526666","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}