A Moral Critique of Development: In Search of Global Responsibilities Contributor(s): Giri, Anta Kumar (Editor), Van Ufford, Philip Quarles (Editor) |
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ISBN: 041527625X ISBN-13: 9780415276252 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Business & Economics | Business Ethics |
Dewey: 174 |
LCCN: 2002036927 |
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.42 lbs) 324 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Recent critiques of international development practice, affecting aid organizations such as Oxfam, Action Aid and the Red Cross, have attacked the motives of those heading the 'machine' of development suggesting that it is in reality just too politically complex for good ever to come of it. But, despite the genuine need for a critical appraisal of development work, the anti-development backlash would appear to result in a moral dilemma. Should we try to help countries and people in need, or refuse potentially corrupt or harmful involvement? |