World factbook [electronic access] Provides information about countries, including: geography, people, economy and government
To find overviews try the following:
Anthropology of development and globalization (2004) [print] A collection of readings that provides an overview of this field - ranges from the field’s classical origins to today’s debates.
The UN and development : from aid to cooperation (2000) [print] A comprehensive overview of the development policies and activities of the United
Nations system from the late 1940s to the present.
Books can be found by searching the library catalogue. Keyword searching is probably the best way of identifying material, and your results will be maximised by using keyword searching techniques such as truncation and Boolean searching, and by incorporating subject headings into your search where appropriate. Here are some examples on how to construct searches:
poverty and "social development" "good governance" and Asia child? and poverty
Note: The library catalogue uses the ? as a truncation symbol. Many other databases use *.
Subject headings: Poverty Developing countries Developing countries Economic policy Developing countries Economic conditions Non-governmental organizations Slums....which can be subdivided by country Sustainable development
To search subject headings for foreign aid:
Economic assistance.....which can be subdivided by country Economic development projects
To search for DVDs and videos in the library catalogue: At the Basic Search or Guided Keyword Seach screen click on the "More Limits" tab on the right hand side of the screen. Select "videorecording" then select "Set Limits". Now when you search you will retrieve either DVDs or videos.
Wellbeing in Developing Countries Research Group At Bath University, UK. Began with a major multi-country interdisciplinary study. Now continues with an ongoing program of research, engagement and teaching.
Development Studies Internet Resources A very rich site of resources created by Prof. William A Joseph, Department of Political Science, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA.
Web Sites on Poverty and Development From the Social Capital Gateway created by Fabio Sabatini. A collection of web sites for the study of topics related to poverty and development, edited by academic research groups and international organizations.
World Bank: Climate Change Site includes information on innovative carbon trading programs, engineering projects, and international agreements designed to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Statistics and indicators on women and men From the United Nations Statistics Division. Provides the latest statistics and indicators on women and men in: Population, Women and men in families, Health, Education, Work, Political decision making.
WDI Online A database of development indicators from the World Bank. Has six sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links
