The future of underdeveloped countries : political implications of economic development
1954, First Edition. New York : Published for the Council on Foreign Relations by Harper. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.Library marks remain. Second front endpaper torn. Item #342588
Provenance; from the Imperial Defence College Library with its bookplate and library marks. Physical description; xiv, 410 pages ; map (on lining papers) ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-403). Contents; Introduction -- Part I: What is successful development? Viewpoint of underdeveloped countries -- Viewpoint of the United States -- Viewpoint of the world community -- Glance at history -- Defining the objectives -- Part II: Communist path to development. Communism turns to underdeveloped areas -- Communist tactics and propaganda in underdeveloped areas -- Practice in communist-controlled areas -- Implications for free world policy -- Part III: Democratic paths to development. Political and social requisites -- Human resources and the organizing factors -- Agrarian reform -- Capital formation -- Population problems -- Raw materials and industrialization -- World environment -- Problems of external aid -- Guidelines for United states policy. Subjects; Economic policy. Desenvolvimento Economico. Underdeveloped areas. Economic policy. Developing countries. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.
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