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Development Dictionary: A Guide to Knowledge as Power
Development Dictionary: A Guide to Knowledge as Power
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A critical guide to key concepts in development studies, examining them from a historical and anthropological perspective, arguing for a departure from Eurocentric development and mobilizing for bold responses to environmental and ethical challenges.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Critical Guide to Key Concepts in Development Studies is a groundbreaking collection of essays by renowned critical development scholars and practitioners from around the world. This now classic volume explores a diverse range of key development concepts, including "environment," "needs," "progress," and "production." Each essay delves into these concepts from a historical and anthropological perspective, highlighting their biases and intellectual shortcomings. The authors argue forcefully that we must abandon the notion of Eurocentric development to free the minds of people in both North and South and to mobilize for bold and ethical responses to the pressing environmental and ethical challenges facing humanity.
This comprehensive resource is an invaluable tool for scholars, practitioners, movements, and students of development. It challenges us to examine the lenses through which we engage in the development discourse and encourages us to recognize the inherent biases and limitations that shape our understanding of development. By exploring these key concepts in depth, The Critical Guide to Key Concepts in Development Studies provides a deeper understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of development and offers valuable insights for building more equitable and sustainable societies.
In conclusion, The Critical Guide to Key Concepts in Development Studies is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of development and the challenges we face in the 21st century. It is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, movements, and students of development, and it encourages us to think critically and challenge the dominant narratives and ideologies that shape our understanding of the world.
Weight: 390g
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786997517
Edition number: 3 ed
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