Treads a finely judged line, keeping both neoliberal developers and anti-globalisation activists at arm's length in order to describe relations at a human scale, thereby doing for development what anthropology ought' - David Mosse, Professor of Social Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Discordant developments: an introduction 2. Histories of connection: colonialism, migration and multinationals 3. Material Connections: Resources and Livelihoods in Duniyapur 4. Our Own Poor: Social Connections, 'Helping' and Claims to Entitlement 5. Claims of Partnership and Ethical Connection : Chevron's Programme of 'Community Engagement' 6. Rumour and Activism: Politics Break Out 7. Blow Out! Stories of Disconnection and Loss Bibliography Index
