A thought-provoking and accessible introductory text integrating 'traditional' concerns of development geographers, such as economic development and social inequality, with less-covered aspects such as cultural identity and political conflict. 2nd edition.

1. Introduction Section 1: Representing the South 2. Imagining the South Section 2:The South in a Global World 3. The South in a Changing World Order 4. The South in a Globalising Economy 5. Social and Cultural Change in the South Section 3: Living in the South 6. Political Lives 7. Making a Living 8. Ways of Living Section 4: Making a Difference 9. Governing Development 10. Markets and Development 11. Grassroots Development 12. Conclusions

Dr Glyn Williams is a Reader in International Development and Planning, Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Dr Paula Meth is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Professor Katie Willis is Professor of Human Geography and Director of the Politics, Development and Sustainability Group at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.