Development Geography

  1. Theories and Models of Development
    1. Classical Development Theories
      1. Modernization Theory
        1. Theoretical Assumptions
          1. Linear Progression Models
            1. Cultural Change Emphasis
              1. Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth
                1. Traditional Society Characteristics
                  1. Preconditions for Take-off
                    1. Take-off Stage Dynamics
                      1. Drive to Maturity Phase
                        1. High Mass Consumption Society
                        2. Critiques and Limitations
                          1. Ethnocentric Bias
                            1. Historical Inaccuracy
                              1. Oversimplification Issues
                            2. Dependency Theory
                              1. Historical Context and Origins
                                1. Core-Periphery Structure
                                  1. Unequal Exchange Mechanisms
                                    1. Import Substitution Strategies
                                      1. Neo-dependency Variants
                                        1. Critiques and Revisions
                                        2. World Systems Theory
                                          1. Immanuel Wallerstein's Framework
                                            1. Global Division of Labor
                                              1. Semi-Periphery Concept
                                                1. Cyclical Rhythms
                                              2. Neoliberal Development Approaches
                                                1. Structural Adjustment Programs
                                                  1. Policy Conditionalities
                                                    1. Macroeconomic Stabilization
                                                      1. Sectoral Reforms
                                                        1. Social Impact Assessment
                                                        2. Washington Consensus
                                                          1. Ten Policy Prescriptions
                                                            1. Implementation Experiences
                                                              1. Outcomes and Failures
                                                              2. Market-Led Development
                                                                1. Liberalization Policies
                                                                  1. Deregulation Strategies
                                                                    1. Privatization Programs
                                                                      1. Trade Opening Measures
                                                                    2. Critical Development Theories
                                                                      1. Neo-Marxist Approaches
                                                                        1. Class Analysis Framework
                                                                          1. Global Capitalism Critique
                                                                            1. Accumulation Processes
                                                                            2. Regulation Theory
                                                                              1. Modes of Regulation
                                                                                1. Regimes of Accumulation
                                                                                  1. Crisis and Transformation
                                                                                  2. Post-Colonial Theory
                                                                                    1. Discourse Analysis
                                                                                      1. Power-Knowledge Relations
                                                                                        1. Subaltern Perspectives
                                                                                      2. Alternative Development Paradigms
                                                                                        1. Post-Development Critique
                                                                                          1. Development Discourse Deconstruction
                                                                                            1. Alternatives to Development
                                                                                              1. Local Knowledge Systems
                                                                                              2. Sustainable Development Theory
                                                                                                1. Environmental Integration
                                                                                                  1. Intergenerational Equity
                                                                                                    1. Triple Bottom Line
                                                                                                    2. Participatory Development
                                                                                                      1. Community Participation Models
                                                                                                        1. Bottom-Up Approaches
                                                                                                          1. Empowerment Strategies
                                                                                                          2. Feminist Development Theory
                                                                                                            1. Gender and Development
                                                                                                              1. Women in Development
                                                                                                                1. Intersectionality Analysis

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                                                                                                            3. Measuring and Mapping Development