Development and Local Knowledge

Development and Local Knowledge
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9780415318266
ISBN-13 : 0415318262
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Book Synopsis Development and Local Knowledge by : Alan Bicker

Download or read book Development and Local Knowledge written by Alan Bicker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a revolution happening in the practice of anthropology. A new field of 'indigenous knowledge' is emerging, which aims to make local voices hear and ensure that development initiatives meet the needs of indigenous people. Development and Local Knowledge focuses on two major challenges that arise in the discussion of indigenous knowledge - its proper definition and the methodologies appropriate to the exploitation of local knowledge. These concerns are addressed in a range of ethnographic contexts.


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