Overton, John
Aid and Development (Routledge Perspectives on Development)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367414849
- author:
- Overton, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aid and Development by John Overton and Warwick E. Murray provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of aid, its evolution over time, and its current practices. The authors explore the complexities surrounding aid, examining debates about its effectiveness, impact, and future direction. The book delves into the changing political ideologies and conceptions of development that shape how aid is defined, implemented, and assessed. It also investigates the implications of the Sustainable Development Goals on the notion of aid and its uncertain future. To support understanding, each chapter includes case studies, summaries, discussions, weblinks, and further reading. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, development workers, and policymakers seeking to understand how aid operates.