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Popular Development: Rethinking the Theory and Practice of Development Paperback - 1996
by John Brohman
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- Title Popular Development: Rethinking the Theory and Practice of Development
- Author John Brohman
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition New
- Pages 412
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Blackwell Pub, , London
- Publication date 1996
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # x-1557863164
- ISBN 9781557863164 / 1557863164
- Weight 1.32 lbs (0.60 kg)
- Dimensions 8.95 x 5.95 x 1.21 in (22.73 x 15.11 x 3.07 cm)
- Category Environmental Studies
- Library of Congress subjects Economic development - Citizen participation, Developing countries - Economic policy -
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 95042639
- Dewey Decimal Code 338.900
- Quantity available 2
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This book provides a critical evaluation of development approaches, both mainstream and alternative. It considers how theories have been translated into policies, and the practical effects of these policies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It seeks to isolate those ideas and methods that have worked in practice and continue to show promise in meeting development requirements.
The book opens with an analysis of Keynesian and neoliberal development approaches. The author describes the mixed results of their application in Latin America, Africa, and Asia's newly industrializing countries. He also examines the evolution of postwar development in all major regions, tying together economic, social, political and environmental factors.
John Brohman then looks at alternative development theories and practices. He considers both their positive and negative aspects, and focuses on three critical areas: democratic participation and empowerment, women and gender, and environment and sustainability. He concludes by examining whether popular development - a strategy which rejects formal models - can succeed in providing an approach that will meet the needs and interests of people in diverse political, cultural and social conditions.
This book is important and timely. It integrates theoretical analysis with practical experience in a wide range of development contexts. Its argument is trenchant, its analysis clear, and its recommendations urgent. It is fully referenced, contains a guide to further reading, and has a comprehensive index.
