Discourses of Development: Anthropological Perspectives (Explorations in Anthropology) - Hardcover

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9781859739402: Discourses of Development: Anthropological Perspectives (Explorations in Anthropology)
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ISBN 10: 1859739407 ISBN 13: 9781859739402
Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Development' is clearly a contentious concept. It is common knowledge that there is frequently a troubling divide between what Western developers think development entails and how those people affected understand the ensuing processes. By treating development as problematic, this book seeks to generate new insights into the relationships between the various parties involved and to enhance understanding of the ways in which particular 'discourses of development' are generated. Authors raise provocative questions about the relationship of politics, power, ideology and rhetoric to the institutional practice of development. These hegemonic considerations are shown to have a profound effect on the 'culture of aid' and the interface between development personnel and those whom development is supposed to benefit.

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R. D. Grillo University of Sussex R. L. Stirrat University of Sussex

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1859739407
ISBN 13 
9781859739402
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
310
Editor
Grillo R. D., Stirrat R. L.

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