The A to Z of world development:

"If you ever feel baffled by strings of letters and acronyms - like OECD, GDP, CITES, UNHCR,FRELIMO and OPEC - and by terms like 'Greenhouse Effect', 'Invisible Trade' or 'Structural Adjustment', this book will unlock the door... easily. From the United Nations to...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford New Internat. 1998
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:"If you ever feel baffled by strings of letters and acronyms - like OECD, GDP, CITES, UNHCR,FRELIMO and OPEC - and by terms like 'Greenhouse Effect', 'Invisible Trade' or 'Structural Adjustment', this book will unlock the door... easily. From the United Nations to Rastafarianism, Coral Reefs to Urbanization, The A-Z of World Development is a compendium of development reference essential for students and anyone wanting to understand today's world. Packed with information, the 600 entries cover a wide range of topics to give instant and easy access to key concepts and ideas. With its alphabetical format, this book is simple to use. Many entries are enhanced with colour charts and diagrams, as well as photographs, to help interpret and explain the world."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:293 S. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:1869847466

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