Book description
Focusing on the effects of imperialism on class structures in Third World societies, Roxborough provides a historical explanation of the similarities and differences between these societies.
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1 author picked Theories of Underdevelopment as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Roxborough’s work helped me to understand better the structure and development of peripheral and semiperipheral societies.
It was particularly useful to me as a part of my work has to do with the study Latin American and Balkan Societies. I personally recommend the book very strongly. It was an excellent guide for those interested in the sociology of development and underdevelopment.
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