An Analysis of James Ferguson's The Anti-Politics Machine

by Julie Jenkins

Book Overview

The Anti-Politics Machine (1990) examines how international development projects are conceived, researched, and put into practice. It also looks at what these projects actually achieve. Ferguson criticizes the idea of externally-directed 'development' and argues that the process doesn't take proper account of the daily realities of the communities it is intended to benefit. Instead, they often prioritize technical solutions for addressing poverty...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912128608
• ISBN13: 9781912128600
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Macat Library
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"