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The white man's burden : why the West's efforts to aid the rest have done so much ill and so little good / William Easterly.
Argues that western foreign aid efforts have done little to stem global poverty, citing how such organizations as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are not held accountable for ineffective practices.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594200378 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 436 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2006.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Planners versus searchers -- WHY PLANNERS CANNOT BRING PROSPERITY: The legend of the big push -- You can't plan a market -- Planners and gangsters -- PART II: ACTING OUT THE BURDEN: The rich have markets, the poor have bureaucrats -- Bailing out the poor -- The healers: triumph and tragedy -- PART III; THE WHITE MAN'S ARMY: From colonialism to postmodern imperialism -- Invading the poor -- PART IV: THE FUTURE: Homegrown development -- The future of Western assistance. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Economic assistance > Developing countries. Poverty > Prevention. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Bethlehem Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Main Library | 338.91 (Text) | 33062006099734 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
