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Hometown Associations: Indigenous knowledge and development in Nigeria - Softcover

Honey, Rex; Okafor, Stanley I

 
9781853394263: Hometown Associations: Indigenous knowledge and development in Nigeria
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1853394262 ISBN 13: 9781853394263
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

These studies illuminate the vitality of a fast-developing society. They include case studies of hometown associations operating across the country, as well as integrative studies comparing the HTAs across such important dimensions as gender relations, connections to formal government, and as agents of change.

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About the Authors

Rex Honey (1945-2010) Rex was a co-founder of the UI Center for Human Rights and helped to launch its new certificate program; he served as the Center’s associate director from 1999 to 2006. He also served as director of the UI’s Crossing Borders Graduate Training Program (2006-10), the African Studies Program, and the Global Studies Program (now the BA Program in International Studies).

Stanley I. Okafor is a professor in the Department of Geography. His teaching and research interests include Political Geography, Medical Geography, Regional Development, Urban Geography and Geographic Thought. At the time of writing, his research includes the impact of neoliberal reforms on health care provision and the role of hometown associations in promoting development.

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Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853394262
ISBN 13 
9781853394263
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
176