Overview

This book debunks the foundations of contemporary government-led development policy. The author questions the predictability of success when using mainstream development doctrines and its underlying assumptions, approaching development from a sceptical standpoint, as opposed to the more common optimistic view.

Case Study

The book uses international development and aid as a case study of how rich countries define how change should happen.

Alternative Perspectives

Further, it suggests alternative ways of thinking about and organizing social change.