This book provides a valuable and unique introductory text that explains, reviews and critically evaluates recent debates about postcolonial approaches and their implications for development studies
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Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Medien- und Informationszentrum, Universitätsbibliothek
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This book provides a valuable and unique introductory text that explains, reviews and critically evaluates recent debates about postcolonial approaches and their implications for development studies
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Boxes; Acknowledgements; Acronyms; 1 Introduction; 2 The origins of postcolonialism; 3 Postcolonial theory and development; 4 Discourses of development and the power of representation; 5 Development knowledge and power; 6 Agency in development; 7 Towards a postcolonial development agenda; 8 Conclusions; Bibliography; Index
Introduction -- The origins of postcolonialism -- Postcolonial theory and development -- Discourses of development and the power of representation -- Development knowledge and power -- Agency in development -- Towards a postcolonial development agenda -- Conclusions