Refaving because we are reading it this month for book club. To be honest, I have very mixed feelings about his arguments, but it is really interesting to read a not-so-academic critique of the international development industry by someone who:
a) Has academic standing (NYU proffessor)
b) Has experience writing for popular audiences (publishes in magazines as well as journals)
c) Has worked on the inside (World Bank economist for many years...admits to having been initially in favor of structural adjustment policies)

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wow, major blow to the LP empire.

Quoted: Guidebook publisher Lonely Planet defends its methods after reports say a former writer made up sections in its guides.

High on my list of books to read soon... book club?

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Interesting blog....

Quoted: I'm a writer who spent two years living in squatter communities in four continents. These neighborhoods--which dominate most of the cities of the developing world--are ...

Quoted: Amazon.com: Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA: Books: Tim Weiner by Tim Weiner

Saw this at 3rd Place...looked interesting

Quoted: Amazon.com: Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone (Vintage): Books: Rajiv Chandrasekaran by Rajiv Chandrasekaran

Quoted: In this second novel, a couple meet in college, marry, break up and reunite in middle age.

Quoted: The Book Review picks outstanding works from the last year.

highly recommended by Washington post

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