Egypt in the twenty first century : challenges for development / edited by M. Riad El-Ghonemy.
| Other author | El Ghonemy, Mohamad Riad, 1924- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; New York, NY : RoutledgeCurzon, 2003. |
| Description | xiv, 245 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | RoutledgeCurzon advances in Middle East and Islamic studies RoutledgeCurzon advances in Middle East and Islamic studies. ^A540905 |
| Contents | 1. Introduction 1 / M. Riad El-Ghonemy -- Part I. The level of development at the turn of the century -- 2. Evaluating development, 1980-1997 / Richard H. Adams, jr. -- Introduction 19 -- Life expectancy 21 -- Adult literacy 23 -- Income and poverty 25 -- Inequality 31 -- Productivity 34 -- Conclusion 39 -- Notes 42 -- References 45 -- 3. The standard of living / M. Riad El-Ghonemy -- Introduction: The meaning of the standard of living 42 -- Household consumption pattern 50 -- Globalization impact on household consumption 58 -- Nutrition and health 60 -- Environmental impact on human well-being 65 -- Conclusion: success and challenges 70 -- Suggested readings 72 -- Appendix 3.1, Selected articles of the 1971 Constitution and 1980 Amendments 73 -- Notes 75 -- References 78 -- Part II. Evaluating development experience and sectoral performance 82 -- 4. Development stategies, 1950-2001: progress and challenges for the 21st century 83 / M. Riad El-Ghonemy -- Introduction 83 -- Shifting development strategies 84 -- The character of the performance of the economy 94 -- Challenges into the 21st century 105. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [228]-239) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2002155348 |
| ISBN | 0415303486 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC830 .E3772 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |