Development in the third world

Development issues are among the most vital that fall within the scope of geographical study. This book aims to provide a thorough grounding in Third World geography for students preparing for their first public examinations. Although the approach is basically systematic the wide range of regional examples will help students to link theoretical concepts to the real world. A strong emphasis has been placed on the use of exercises to teach and illustrate fundamental ideas. These exercises vary considerably in style and length so that the teacher can match the depth of analysis to the students'

ability Use has been made of contemporary sources, including a number of newspaper and magazine extracts, to emphasize the topicality of the course content. Often when dealing with the Third World the reliability of available statistical information may be called into question, and teachers should therefore approach some of the data with caution. With the world situation changing so rapidly it is also hoped that teachers will incorporate current material into their course.