Is Geography Destiny?

Is Geography Destiny?
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 187
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ISBN-10 : 9780821383674
ISBN-13 : 0821383671
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Book Synopsis Is Geography Destiny? by : John Luke Gallup

Download or read book Is Geography Destiny? written by John Luke Gallup and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2003-08-04 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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