Geography: People and Environments
- ISBN-10
- 0003266605
- ISBN-13
- 9780003266603
- Series
- Geography
- Category
- Economic development
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Authors
- Stuart Currie, Jeff Battersby
Description
This text studies patterns of work across the world and considers the main economic development themes, by examining the issues affecting people living in different economic environments. Case studies and decision making exercises are included to encourage students to explore and clarify their own definitions of work, employment and development.
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