Sociology of Modernization and Development

'David Harrison writes very well, and presents a good, well-balanced and perceptive appraisal of current perspectives.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

• Preface, 1 Early Modernization Theory, 2 Neo-Evolutionism and Modernization Theory, 3 Underdevelopment Theory, 4 Critiques of the World Systems Perspective, 5 Conclusions, Bibliography, Index