About the book
This book offers a controversial reanalysis of the rise and dominance of managerialist approaches to development. Linking two British inner-city community development projects with projects in the developing world it shows how ’managed development’ runs counter to participatory values and aspirations of communities receiving development aid. This, in effect, mutes the voices of these communities. In conclusion, Holmes draws implications for the emerging community development agenda in urban development throughout the world.
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This book offers a controversial reanalysis of the rise and dominance of managerialist approaches to development. Linking two British inner-city community development projects with projects in the developing world it shows how ’managed development’ runs counter to participatory values and aspirations of communities receiving development aid. This, in effect, mutes the voices of these communities. In conclusion, Holmes draws implications for the emerging community development agenda in urban development throughout the world.
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What is The Dominance of Management about?
This book offers a controversial reanalysis of the rise and dominance of managerialist approaches to development. Linking two British inner-city community development projects with projects in the developing world it shows how ’managed development’ runs counter to participatory values and aspirations of communities receiving development aid. This, in effect, mutes the voices of these communities. In conclusion, Holmes draws implications for the emerging community development agenda in urban development throughout the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dominance of Management?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Regional geography
Where can I read a sample of The Dominance of Management?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317035343
Is The Dominance of Management part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Voices in Development Management
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dominance of Management?
Leonard Holmes
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The Dominance of Management is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317035343) and pdf(ISBN 9781317035350)