The Anti-Politics Machine: "Development," Depoliticization, and Bureaucratic Power in Lesotho
Author: James Ferguson
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ISBN: 0816624372
Publisher: Univ of Minnesota Pr (Txt) (January, 1994)
Sales Rank: 56,433
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
A deep insight into the politics of foreign aid and economic
I was referred to this book by my lecturer in applied athropology. Reading it caused me to rethink and rewrite my assignment. Fergusson can be a bit irritating but he certainly has researched his field well and shows a great insight into the politics of foreign aid and economic development in the 3rd World.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A dose of realism
Ferguson's study of development projects in Lesotho brings a much needed dose of reality to the subject of modernization and aid. While others might stress the need for appropriate technology or bog the reader down in economic formulae, Ferguson examines the ways in which local and global politics influence the success of even the most carefully planned and well-meaning of projects. A must-read for anyone interested in the development business. Similar Products
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