Unit 14: Dependency Theories

Overview:

In this unit, you will study the dependency theory of development. Dependency theory is a body of social science theories. It contends that resources flow from a periphery of poor and underdeveloped states to a core of wealthy states, enriching the latter at the expense of the former. It is a central contention of dependency theory that poor statesare impoverished and rich states are enriched, by the way poor states are integrated into the world system
 

Suggested Reading: 

Webster A. (1990) Introduction to the Sociology of Development. Hongkong, McMillan Education Ltd. Chapter 04

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