BOOKS

NGOs in International Politics
Shamima Ahmed and David M. Potter

NGOs in International Politics surveys the full spectrum of NGO activities and relationships in a manner accessible to undergraduate students. In Part 1 of the book, the authors discuss    More >

Savings Services for the Poor: An Operational Guide
Madeline Hirschland, editor

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 >

World Disasters Report 2005: Focus on Information in Disasters
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Full book information to come.    More >

Women and the Politics of Place
Wendy Harcourt and Arturo Escobar, editors

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 >

Sustainable Capitalism: A Matter of Common Sense
John Ikerd

John Ikerd's Sustainable Capitalism is both a penetrating critique of capitalism and a powerful argument for its vast and untapped potential for maximizing human welfare.    More >

Development NGOs and Labor Unions: Terms of Engagement
Deborah Eade and Alan Leather, editors

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 >

Reducing Poverty, Building Peace
Coralie Bryant and Christina Kappaz

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 >

Working for Change: Making a Career in International Public Service
Derick W. Brinkerhoff and Jennifer M. Brinkerhoff

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 >

Culture, Development, and Public Administration in Africa
Ogwo Jombo Umeh and Greg Andranovich

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 >

Fighting Corruption in Developing Countries: Strategies and Analysis
Bertram I. Spector, editor

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 >

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