Indices and indicators in development: an unhealthy obsession with numbers
Auteur :
Morse, Stephen
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844070114
Date de publication :
1 oct. 2004
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
385 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The use of numbers to condense complex systems into easily digested 'bites' of information is very much in fashion. This book explores the use of indicators within the field of human development. It provides an outline of the contested meaning of 'development'. It is suitable for academics, undergraduate and post-graduate students.