Development and globalization includes theorists as well as those seeking practical applications and personal profit, and Rapley (government, U. of the West Indies) describes the intellectual roots and consequences of developmental theory and its applications to practice. He describes the history of the progress of development, the various theories of development that rose following World War II, sate-led development in practice, including its successes and failures, neoclassical reforms in practice, structural adjustments and their effects on development theory, the end of the developmental state, and the possibilities for future development theory and practice. Rapley's approach is innovative but based on sound research, and his text is rigorous enough for developmental professionals but accessible enough for advanced undergraduates. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)