Anthropology for Development

Anthropology for Development

Robyn Eversole

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2017
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Geografía
ISBN:
9781138932807
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This text introduces development studies students to a set of core ideas from the anthropology of development, and then showing how these insights from anthropology can be applied in practice to solve real-world development dilemmas. Written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students who are professionals-in-training in development studies programs around the world.  This volume clearly explains key insights from the anthropology of development and draws them into a framework for addressing some of the challenges facing development policy and practice: poverty, participation, sustainability, and innovation.

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