Development and Diffusionism [electronic resource] : Looking Beyond Neopatrimonialism in Nigeria, 1962-1985 /
Dibua, J.author.
This book deconstructs the neopatrimonial paradigm that has dominated analysis of Nigerian and African development. It shows that by denying agency to Nigerian societies and devaluing indigenous culture and local realities, Eurocentric diffusionism played a significant role in the failure of development planning.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Preface and Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; Maps; 1 Introduction: Neopatrimonialism, Eurocentric Diffusionism, and Development Planning; 2 Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Development Planning; 3 Colonial Planning and the Foundations of Eurocentric Diffusionism; 4 Postcolonial Planning and the Dialectics of Neopatrimonialism; 5 Planning and Agricultural Development in Bendel State; 6 Planning and Industrial Development in Bendel State; 7 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book deconstructs the neopatrimonial paradigm that has dominated analysis of Nigerian and African development. It shows that by denying agency to Nigerian societies and devaluing indigenous culture and local realities, Eurocentric diffusionism played a significant role in the failure of development planning.
Africa-Politics and government.
Africa-History.
Economic policy.
History, Modern.
Political science.
Political economy.
African Politics.
African History.
Development Policy.
Modern History.
Political Science.
International Political Economy.