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Discourses of Development: Anthropological Perspectives from Bloomsbury examines the contested nature of development as a concept, addressing the often significant gap between Western developers' interpretations and how affected communities understand these processes. This thoughtful analysis treats development as problematic, generating fresh insights into relationships among various stakeholders whilst enhancing understanding of how particular discourses of development emerge and function. The book raises provocative questions about the interconnections between politics, power, ideology and rhetoric within development institutions, making it essential reading for anthropology students and scholars exploring how development narratives are constructed and contested across different cultural contexts.

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Bloomsbury publication offering anthropological perspectives on development discourse and institutional critique.

Explores the divide between Western developer perspectives and how affected populations understand development processes.

Examines relationships between politics, power, ideology and rhetoric in development institutions.

Used book in good condition, providing affordable access to this academic exploration of development studies.

Part of the Explorations in Anthropology series, connecting readers with broader scholarly conversations in the discipline.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 October 1997
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13 February 2007

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