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Waddington, Shelagh B. and Walsh, James A. (1995) The Human Development Index as an Analytical Tool in Development Geography. Geographical Viewpoint, 23. pp. 47-58. ISSN 0332-4877
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Abstract
This paper considers possible definitions of the concept of development, advocating one which includes aspects of human advancement in addition to the more traditional economic variables. The method of calculation of one multi-dimensional index (the Human Development Index) is described and a short report on the findings is then given. A method of using this index in the classroom is then outlined.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Human Development Index; Analytical Tool; Development Geography; |
| Academic Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Geography |
| Item ID: | 9209 |
| Depositing User: | Shelagh Waddington |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2018 17:23 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Geographical Viewpoint |
| Publisher: | Association of Geography Teachers of Ireland |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/9209 |
| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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