The Development dictionary
Subtitle: a guide to knowledge as power
By: edited by Wolfgang Sachs
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9781848133792
Subjects: Economic development; Terminology
Description: "In this classic collection, some of the world's most eminent critics of development review the key concepts of the development discourse. Each essay examines one concept from a historical and anthropological point of view, highlights its particular bias, and exposes its historical obsolescence and intellectual sterility. The authors argue that a bidding farewell to the whole Euro-centric development idea is urgently needed, in order to liberate people's minds - in both North and South - for bold responses to the environmental and ethical challenges now confronting humanity. The combined result forms a must-read invitation to experts, grassroots movements and students of development to recognize the tainted glasses they put on whenever they participate in the development discourse."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.