For decades, the prevailing sentiment was that, since geography is unchangeable, there is no reason why public policies should take it into account. In fact, charges that geographic interpretations of development were deterministic, or even racist, made the subject a virtual taboo in academic and policymaking circles alike. 'Is Geography Destiny?' challenges that premise and joins a growing body of literature studying the links between geography and development. Focusing on Latin America, the book argues that based on a better understanding of geography, public policy can help control or channel its influence toward the goals of economic and social development.

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Format: Trade Paperback
Author: Gallup, John Luke
ISBN: 9780821354513
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 8.80 x 0.60
Number Of Pages: 171
Publication Year: 2003

Is Geography Destiny?: Lessons from Latin America

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