Decolonizing Development by Joel Wainwright

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Decolonizing Development investigates the ways colonialism shaped the modern world by analyzing the relationship between colonialism and development as forms of power. .

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Decolonizing Development by Joel Wainwright

Decolonizing Development investigates the ways colonialism shaped the modern world by analyzing the relationship between colonialism and development as forms of power. .

"Wainwright is to be applauded for marshalling his considerable intellectual skills to advancing our understanding of Maya colonial experiences (past and present) in the confines of Belize" (Social & Cultural Geography, February 2009)

"Theoretically sophisticated.... It has some important things to say that are relevant to both scholars and practitioners concerned with development practices in the South today." (Geographical Journal, 2009)

"Culture studies sometimes receive a hasty, often incoherent introduction.... Fortunately, this book is an exception. Wainwright provides a meticulous and actually readable explanation of the culture studies 'manifesto.' One of the interesting issues discussed was the Mayas' 'development' into settled farming, as opposed to their original milpa (i.e., slash and bum) agriculture. Recommended." (CHOICE, December 2008)

Joel Wainwright is Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the Ohio State University.
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ISBN 13 9781405157063
ISBN 10 1405157062
Title Decolonizing Development
Author Joel Wainwright
Series Antipode Book Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
Year published 2008-02-01
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.