Examination of development from an anthropological and cross-cultural perspective. Policies and practices of development and their relationship to notions of modernity, progress, neocolonialism, and the environment. The shared history of anthropology and development, both in theoretical and practical terms, situating the contributions of anthropologists in the critical examination of the development enterprise and as development practitioners. Various "alternative" approaches to development, such as gender and development, sustainable development, and fair trade.
Examination of development from an anthropological and cross-cultural perspective. Policies and practices of development and their relationship to notions of modernity, progress, neocolonialism, and the environment. The shared history of anthropology and development, both in theoretical and practical terms, situating the contributions of anthropologists in the critical examination of the development enterprise and as development practitioners. Various "alternative" approaches to development, such as gender and development, sustainable development, and fair trade.
