1st Edition

Development Anthropology

By Riall Nolan Copyright 2002
364 Pages
by Routledge

364 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

“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!... Read more
preface -- anthropology and development -- Anthropology as a Science of Discovery -- The Rise of the Development Industry -- Putting Anthropology to Work -- development projects examined -- The Nature of Development Projects -- Information in Project Development -- Framing Projects -- Managing Projects -- Assessing Projects -- the way ahead -- Reforming the Development Industry -- Redirecting Anthropology -- A New Development Paradigm? -- appendix: becoming a development anthropologist

Biography

Riall Nolan