| Arguing for a Better World: The Work and Legacy of Meghnad Desai Contributor(s): Vizard, Polly (Author), Kaldor, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849665214 ISBN-13: 9781849665216 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $148.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - India & South Asia - Political Science | Colonialism & Post-colonialism |
| Dewey: 330 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (0.80 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meghnad Desai is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the LSE. He is founder of LSE Global Governance. From 1990-1995 he was Director of LSE's Development Studies Institute and has been at the LSE for over 30 years. In 1991, Meghnad Desai was created Lord Desai of St Clement Danes. His latest book is Marx's Revenge: The Resurgence of Capitalism and the Death of Statist Socialism. By enabling leading scholars and other public figures to explore the subjects that inspired them and Lord Desai, the publication will offer a fascinating exploration of progress on economics, human rights and development issues. The initiative identifies the continuing contribution made by Lord Desai, and the development of the themes highlighted by his work. Topics covered include:Econometric modeling Macro economics and monetary theory Development Inequality, poverty and famines Marx and political economy Globalization and global governance History of economic ideas Nationalism in South Asia Contributors include: Robert Skidelsky, Charles Goodhart, David Hendry, John Harriss, Purna Sen and others. |
