Cambridge IGCSE Development Studies Students book

Wendy Taylor (Author)

9781107670778, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 May 2014

300 pages
24 x 18.4 x 1.5 cm, 0.49 kg

Cambridge IGCSE Development Studies has been specially written for Cambridge IGCSE Development Studies Syllabus (0453). Written in a clear and accessible style, the book offers comprehensive coverage with an international perspective and in-depth analysis of all topics. Designed for class use and independent study, the book equips students with the skills needed to succeed in examination.

Section 1. Poverty and Development: 1. Poverty and education
2. Poverty and health
3. Poverty and gender equality
4. Poverty and politics
5. Global patterns of development
Questions
Section 2. Industrial Development, Trade and Globalisation: 6. Processes of industrial production
7. World trade
8. Foreign investment and aid
9. Globalisation and approaches to development
Questions
Section 3. Population and Development: 10. Population change and policies
11. Urbanisation
12. International migration
Questions
Section 4. Environment and Development
13. Traditional farming and rural projects
14. Modern commercial farming
15. Exploitation and conservation of resources
16. Pollution
17. Natural disasters
Questions
Section 5. Large Scale Case Studies: 18. Lesotho Highlands Water Project
19. Rural roads - A lifeline for villages in India
20. Tourism in Mauritius
Answers.

Subject Areas: Educational: General studies / study skills general [YQX]