Azizur Rahman Khan and Rehman Sobhan (eds). Trade, Planning and Rural Development: Essays in Honour of Nurul Islam. (UK): Macmillan Press Hardbound. 236 pp.

Abstract

This edited volume of essays by colleagues and admirers was published to celebrate the 60th birthday of Professor Nurul Islam. The three broad themes covered by these essays were chosen to reflect the three major periods in the professional life of this noted economist as the emphasis of his work shifted from trade to planning and then to issues of rural development. Of course, these three areas do not comprehensively cover the prolific and diverse contributions made by Professor Islam but are indicative of the progression of his professional life. There are fourteen essays in this book: five on trade and aid; three on planning and development; and five on rural development. The fourteenth essay in lieu of a conclusion is categorised as "a personal reminiscence" by Sir Austin Robinson.