A completely revised edition of this popular A level text, which takes into account the most recent developments and research. This book covers: 1. Growth, wealth and happiness 2. Colonialism, dependency and aid 3. Population dynamics and structure 4. Population movements and urbanisation 5. Population policies and food supply 6. Human resources and industrialisation 7. Natural resources and development 8. World trade, commodities and communications 9. Regional development policies 10. Tourism as a development strategy 11. Alternative strategies for development

Author Biography

Jane Chrispin is formerly Geography Coordinator, South East Derbyshire College. Dr Francis Jegede is Lecturer in Geography, University of Derby.