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Routledge Rural Development Theory and Practice: 19 Book

Name: Routledge Rural Development Theory and Practice: 19 Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex realities of rural development with this academic text from the Routledge Studies in Development and Society series. While rural development is often viewed as an inherently positive process, this book challenges common assumptions by examining the gap between policy rhetoric and actual ground-level experiences. Policy makers frequently use terms like participation, involvement, and power sharing to describe development activities. However, this work provides a critical analysis of whether these ideals are met in practice. It investigates the fundamental question of who truly benefits from these initiatives: the State, the local community, or the practitioners themselves. This book is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in economic policy and development. By questioning the automatic positive implications often associated with rural growth, it offers a deeper understanding of the social and economic dynamics at play in developing regions.

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Provides a critical analysis of rural development theories and their practical applications in real-world settings.

Examines the gap between popular policy rhetoric and the actual experiences of people on the ground.

Investigates the distribution of benefits among the State, rural communities, and development practitioners.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Development and Society academic series.

Offers a deep look into the concepts of participation and power sharing within development activities.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415957648
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > Economic Policy & Development
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 June 2009
Listed Since: 19 February 2007

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