The Sociology of Post-Colonial Societies: Economic Disparity, Cultural Diversity and Development

by J.E. Goldthorpe

Book Overview

This is the completely revised and updated version of the immensely successful Sociology of the Third World. The book is about the division of the world into rich and poor countries, and the disparities between rich and poor people, especially in poor countries. Chapters on world population trends, colonialism and questions of race set the historical scene for a detailed analysis of economic conditions and living standards in poor countries. New material...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521578000
• ISBN13: 9780521578004
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Used in a college sociology class

The book written by Goldthorpe entails a good educational experience through modern day societies. Written in great detail and thought, the author has chosen a format which is easy to follow. However the book itself is a challenging subject and arouses many questions that should be asked about the society of today.