Development Studies
Peter Uvin links human rights with development theory and practice to show how practitioners can surmount tough obstacles to successfully effect strategies for reducing conflict and More >
In Volume Two of Global Civil Society, the Johns Hopkins Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project continues the comprehensive overview of the scope, size, composition, and financing of the More >
Ian Smillie and Larry Minear probe the reasons behind governmental and nongovernmental responses to urgent human need. They explain why some crises got the lion's share of attention and More >
In the hours and days after an earthquake or flood, most lives are saved by the courage and resourcefulness of friends and neighbors. During slow-onset crises such as drought, many More >
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Shabbir Cheema draws on a wealth of case studies from around the world to clarify the links among governance, democracy, and human development More >
In stark contrast to standard holistic studies of corruption, Fighting Corruption in Developing Countries argues that examining the issue through the lens of nine key development More >
Using southern African nations as an example, the authors argue that emerging societies are poor today thanks to the over reliance on non-local models. Practitioners must consider local More >
A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for 2005 Derick and Jennifer Brinkerhoff explore career paths in international public service, focusing on development management positions More >
Coralie Bryant and Christina Kappaz cogently argue that poverty reduction not only is possible, but also can build opportunities for peace. Integrating theoretical concepts with discussions More >
While NGOs and unions will naturally pursue diverse strategies and tactics, neither sector can afford to go it alone. The authors of Development NGOs and Labor Unions elucidate some of the More >
The authors of Women and the Politics of Place analyze women's economic and social justice movements by challenging traditional views, bridging the gap between academic and activist More >
In Savings for the Poor, Madeline Hirschland and other leaders in the microfinance field provide practical guidance for developing and managing sound savings operations for small and rural More >
As travelers increasingly seek out the exotic wildlife and idyllic sunsets of the developing world, a complex relationship involving tourism, the migration of workers, and the involuntary More >
Arguing that economic policies in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico favor markets over institutions and the international economy over the domestic to the detriment of the workforce in those More >
