Development Anthropology

âœStudents will really appreciate this book. It has a rare combination of humor clarity exceptional writing and above all a precision in outlining skills and knowledge for practice. As a professional I learned much that will be useful to me. â âAlexander M. Ervin University of Saskatchewan âœAt last a textbook on development anthropology that is comprehensive clearly written and up-to-date Nolan provides an exceptionally useful framework for analyzing development projects carefully illustrated with mini-case studies. â âLinda Stone Washington State University âœNolanâs book should be a backpack staple for the practitioner of grassroots development. â âJan Knippers Black Monterey Institute of International Studies Development Anthropology is a detailed examination of anthropologyâs many uses in international development projects. Written from a practitionerâs standpoint and containing numerous examples and case studies the book provides students with a comprehensive overview of what development anthropologists do how they do it and what problems they encounter in their work. The book outlines the evolution of both applied anthropology and international development and their involvement with each other throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. It focuses on how development projects work and how anthropology is used in project design implementation and evaluation. The final section of the book considers how both development and anthropology must change in order to become more effective. An appendix provides practical advice to students considering a career in development anthropology. Language: English