Globalization and Uneven Development

This course will explore the overlapping and contested worlds of two broad themes 'globalization' and 'uneven development'. We will begin with a historical look at the emergence of colonialism and the production of the world into largely still-existing spheres of rich and poor. From here we will survey the history of thought on the question(s) of 'development,` poverty reduction and economic growth. We will then move to address the historical and present-day development industry, and critiques thereof, along with newer poverty reduction strategies such as microfinance and alternative grassroots development schemes. We will explore these emergences in the context of broader, global economic trends, as well as in the context of state, multi-state and non-state actors.