{"title":"Thomas J Derdak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas J Derdak’s works delve into the complex intersections of philosophy, ethics, and human development. Readers can explore thought-provoking discussions on moral values, societal growth, and the challenges of progress through his insightful and rigorous writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, his books encourage reflection on the ethical dimensions that underpin personal and collective decisions, inviting readers to engage deeply with questions of right and wrong in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ethics-of-development-by-david-ingram-9781138203433","title":"The Ethics of Development","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ethics of Development: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of development. The book addresses important questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat does development mean?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIs there a human right to development?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf we aim for sustainable development in an age of global climate change, should developed nations sacrifice economic growth for the sake of allowing developing countries to catch up?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShould eradication of poverty or diminution of radical inequality be the principal focus of developmental policy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat are the macroeconomic theories of development? And how have they informed development policy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow does development work in practice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing case studies throughout, this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics, global justice, economics, politics, sociology, and public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607940153580,"sku":"9781138203433","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138203433-the-ethics-of-development.jpg?v=1778180669"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-j-derdak.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}