Scott, James C.
Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed (Veritas Paperbacks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300246759
- author:
- Scott, James C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.81 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
James C. Scott's Seeing Like a State is a profound and thought-provoking analysis of the failures of grand social planning. This magisterial critique examines disasters from Russia to Tanzania, uncovering the common conditions that lead to catastrophic outcomes.
Scott's work reveals the limitations of top-down planning and the importance of understanding the complexities of human societies. Beautifully written, the book sheds light on the nature of the world we inhabit, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach to social engineering.
With its insightful analysis and compelling arguments, Seeing Like a State is a tour de force that challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the role of the state in shaping society.
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