Human Geography: Space, Place, and Location

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to human geography, specifically focusing on concepts of development, theories, and prominent thinkers discussed in the lecture.

Development

A state of growth or advancement; in geography, it refers to the changing of an economy and its impact on social and cultural relationships.

Profit repatriation

The process by which foreign companies operating in a country transfer their profits back to their home country.

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that societies advance through a linear path toward modernization, often requiring external intervention.

Dependency Theory

A theory positing that core countries maintain structural advantages over periphery countries, ensuring that some nations remain poor while others prosper.

Stages of Growth

W.W. Rostow's model of development consisting of five stages that nations must pass through to achieve economic prosperity.

USAID

United States Agency for International Development, which operates in multiple countries to provide disaster relief, technical assistance, and economic development.

Illicit financial channels

Methods through which money is illegally transferred out of countries, including tax evasion and profit shifting.

Cultural hegemony

The dominance of one cultural group over others, often used in the context of how Western powers influence global development.

Global North

Refers to the wealthier, developed countries, often seen as the source of capital and economic power.

Neo-colonialism

The practice of using economic, political, and cultural pressures to control or influence other countries, particularly former colonies.