Formosa (Primary Sources, Historical Collections) - Softcover

Clark, John D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1241078181 ISBN 13: 9781241078188

Publisher: Primary Sources, Historical Collections, 2011

Synopsis

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

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About the Author

John D. Clark has worked with development NGOs, the World Bank, universities, and as and adviser to governments on development and civil society issues. His career has focused on poverty reduction and bridging the gap between grassroots organizations and official agencies. He is currently Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Civil Society, London School of Economics, and has served on a Task Force advising UK Prime Minister Tony Blair on Africa. From 1992 to 2000 he worked for the World Bank as manager of the NGO and Civil Society Unit and then as Lead Social Development Specialist for East Asia. Before that he worked in NGOs for 18 years, mostly with Oxfam UK where he led campaigns operations and managed Oxfam s advocacy with official agencies and Northern governments on aid, debt and trade issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Primary Sources, Historical Collections
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1241078181
• ISBN 13: 9781241078188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 262