Development Anthropology: Encounters in the Real World

by Riall Nolan

Book Overview

"Students will really appreciate this book. It has a rare combination of humor, clarity, exceptional writing, and, above all, a precision in outlining skills and knowledge for practice. As a professional, I learned much that will be useful to me." --Alexander M. Ervin, University of Saskatchewan "At last, a textbook on development anthropology that is comprehensive, clearly written, and up-to-date Nolan provides an exceptionally useful framework...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813309840
• ISBN13: 9780813309842
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Must Have!

Must have for economists interested in views other than economic development theory. It presents a very good model as to why development failed in several parts of the world, and Africa especially. The author supports his arguments with data, and shows how failure of economic development projects stem from the mistakes in designing the project on the ground. This book changed the way I look at economic theory and recommend it to anthropologists (I am sure they read it already!), and teachers who teach research methods at the graduate level. Take a peak inside and see for yourself!