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Development Anthropology

Development Anthropology

Riall Nolan

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2019
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Antropología
ISBN:
9780367315399

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This book outlines the evolution of applied anthropology and international development and their involvement with each other throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. It considers how both development and anthropology must change in order to become more effective.

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