The Essential Guide to Critical Development Studies provides an up-to-date and authoritative introduction to the field, challenging mainstream development discourse and the assumptions that underlie it. Critical development studies lays bare the economic, political, social, and environmental crises that characterise the current global capitalist system, proposing instead systemic change and different pathways for moving beyond capitalism into a new world of genuine progress where economic and social justice and ecological integrity prevail. In this book, the authors challenge market-driven, neoliberal development agendas, incorporating analyses of class, gender, race, and the dynamics of uneven capitalist development. This thoroughly revised and expanded second edition includes: • 18 new chapters, including on topics such as philanthrocapitalism, race, the energy transition, Indigenous resistance and resilience, and global health • Expanded global coverage, including new chapters on South Africa, North Africa, and the Gulf Arab states • A new section on resistance and alternatives • Additional pedagogical features, including a glossary of key terms, discussion questions, and expanded guides for further reading. This textbook will be essential reading for students of global development, political science, sociology, economics, gender studies, geography, history, anthropology, agrarian studies, international political economy, and area studies. It will also be an important resource for development researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

This is a 'how to' guide for instructors and trainers in all areas of adult education who need a proven means of customizing what they teach to the needs and previous knowledge of their students. This provides a wealth of worksheets, charts, and graphs for use with theme based instruction. This manual is especially suited to instructors of adult basic education, literacy education, ESOL and workplace basic education. Contents: Chapter 1: Using Integrated, Theme-Based Instruction with Adults Chapter 2: Understanding Contextual Learning in Educating Adults Chapter 3: Defining the Teacher's Role in Thematic Instruction Chapter 4: Identifying, Selecting, and Planning Theme Units Chapter 5: Sample Theme Units Chapter 6: Instructional Strategies Chapter 7: Assessing ITB Instruction Chapter 8: Successfully Implementing ITB Instruction: Challenges and Opportunities Resource A: Academic Competencies and Life and Process Skills Resource B: Curricular and Instructional Resources for Implementing ITB Instruction Resource C: Personal Notes and Reflections for Teachers.

A self-examination of the history of development studies by its leading practitioners.