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Uma Kothari’s ‘A Radical History of Development Studies’ offers a critical reassessment of the development studies field, tracing its evolution through the contributions of influential thinkers, organizations, and ideological frameworks. The book examines how development has been conceptualized, implemented, and contested across different historical periods and geographical contexts.
By analyzing the individuals who shaped the discipline and the institutions that promoted particular development agendas, Kothari reveals the political nature of development knowledge production. The work challenges mainstream narratives, exposing how development discourse has often served to reinforce power structures and Western dominance. Essential reading for scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to understand the contested history and ideological underpinnings of development work.
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