The great surge : the ascent of the developing world /

"The Great Surge tells the remarkable story of this unprecedented economic, social, and political transformation. It shows how the end of the Cold War, the development of new technologies, globalization, courageous local leadership, and in some cases, good fortune, have combined to dramatically...

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1. Verfasser: Radelet, Steven C., 1957- (Verfasst von)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Newyork Simon&Schuster 2015
Ausgabe:First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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  • November 9, 1989
  • The surge. A great transformation ; Breakthrough from the bottom ; The wealth of a new generation ; More children now live- and live better ; Dictators out, democracy in
  • The catalysts. Good-bye Cold War, so long Communism ; Hello globalization, welcome new technologies ; Leadership, civil society, action-- and a bit of luck ; Foreign aid : blessing or curse?
  • The future. Future 1. Progress expanded : a new age of global prosperity ; Future 2. Progress diminished : stuck muddling through ; Future 3. Progress derailed : climate and conflict halt development ; Getting to good.