A Theory of Sustainable Sociocultural and Economic Development [Hardcover]

Why do some countries' economies struggle to develop, even when they are the focus of so much research and international funding? While recognizing that the obstacles facing poor nations are many and complex, Rabie proposes that the roots of most obstacles are sociocultural; thus, sociocultural transformation and economic restructuring can only be successful when treated as interconnected, mutually beneficial objectives. A Theory of Sustainable Sociocultural and Economic Development outlines an innovative model capable of identifying the major obstacles hindering poor nations' development in general, and the sociocultural and political obstacles in particular, placing them in their proper historical contexts, and addressing them comprehensively.

This book argues that development is a comprehensive societal process with two key elements: economic restructuring and sociocultural transformation. While either of these elements alone can initiate change, a strong development plan needs to address both in order to succeed.

1. The Meaning of Development
2. Meaning of Sustainable Development
3. Culture and Society
4. Development of Human Societies
5. Economy and Society
6. Economy and Globalization
7. Perspectives on Development
8. Cultural Theory of Development
9. Obstacles to Development
10. Education and Development
11. Stages of Sociocultural Transformation
12. Toward Sustainable Development
13. A World in Transition
14. Concluding Remarks

Rabie argues that unleashing the true potential of education holds the key to the emancipation of all societies. A charismatic educator and a luminary inspiration to generations of students in his own right, Rabie's insights as to how to enable the flourishing of young minds through education constitutes one of his most significant and memorl