Rethinking and Unthinking Development (Paperback). Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Rethinking and Unthinking Development (Paperback)

Paperback. Development has remained elusive in Africa. Through theoretical contributions and case studies focusing on Southern Africas former white settler states, South Africa and Zimbabwe, this volume responds to the current need to rethink (and unthink) development in the region. The authors explore how Africa can adapt Western development models suited to its political, economic, social and cultural circumstances, while rejecting development practices and discourses based on exploitative capitalist and colonial tendencies. Beyond the legacies of colonialism, the volume also explores other factors impacting development, including regional politics, corruption, poor policies on empowerment and indigenization, and socio-economic and cultural barriers. Through theoretical contributions and case studies focusing on South Africa and Zimbabwe, this volume attempts to rethink (and unthink) development discourses and practices in southern Africa. The authors explore the ways in which legacies of colonialism impact development, as well as other factors such as regional politics, corruption, and socio-economic and cultural barriers. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…