How the U.S. empire-state transformed post-1945 Afghanistan into a key site for reimagining development
Established in 1961 by President Kennedy, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is often viewed as an extension of the security state, playing a constant role on the ground in Afghanistan since the early sixties. The Quiet Violence of Empire traces USAID’s long and bloody history of development work in the region, revealing an empirically rich account of the transnational entanglements of imperialism and racial capitalism.
Wesley Attewell carefully analyzes three chronological moments of development as counterinsurgency in action: the Helmand Valley Project, the Soviet–Afghan conflict, and the post-9/11 occupation in Afghanistan. These case studies expose how USAID’s very public commitment to bringing seemingly inclusionary forms of self-help, technical assistance, and market development to Afghanistan has been undergirded by longer-standing infrastructures of race war and racial management. Attewell exposes how one of the net effects of USAID’s development mission to Afghanistan has been to constrain the life chances of Afghan beneficiaries while simultaneously diverting development capital back to U.S. contractors, deftly underscoring the notion of development as a form of slow violence.
The Quiet Violence of Empire asks the critical question: how might we refuse the ruse of USAID and its endlessly deferred promise of development? Thinking relationally across the fields of human geography, global studies, and critical ethnic studies, it uncovers the explicitly racial underpinnings of international development theory and praxis.
How the U.S. empire-state transformed post-1945 Afghanistan into a key site for reimagining development
Established in 1961 by President Kennedy, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is often viewed as an extension of the security state, playing a constant role on the ground in Afghanistan since the early sixties. The Quiet Violence of Empire traces USAID’s long and bloody history of development work in the region, revealing an empirically rich account of the transnational entanglements of imperialism and racial capitalism.
Wesley Attewell carefully analyzes three chronological moments of development as counterinsurgency in action: the Helmand Valley Project, the Soviet–Afghan conflict, and the post-9/11 occupation in Afghanistan. These case studies expose how USAID’s very public commitment to bringing seemingly inclusionary forms of self-help, technical assistance, and market development to Afghanistan has been undergirded by longer-standing infrastructures of race war and racial management. Attewell exposes how one of the net effects of USAID’s development mission to Afghanistan has been to constrain the life chances of Afghan beneficiaries while simultaneously diverting development capital back to U.S. contractors, deftly underscoring the notion of development as a form of slow violence.
The Quiet Violence of Empire asks the critical question: how might we refuse the ruse of USAID and its endlessly deferred promise of development? Thinking relationally across the fields of human geography, global studies, and critical ethnic studies, it uncovers the explicitly racial underpinnings of international development theory and praxis.
Автор: Tugba Ucma Uysal, Ceray Aldemir Название: Multi-Level Governance in Developing Economies ISBN: 1522555471 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781522555476 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 28413.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Presents research on the applications and theories of multi-level governance in the developing world. The book illustrates the practical side of multi-level governance by emphasizing special policies such as immigration, innovation, climate, local government, and construction.
Название: National liberation movements as government in africa ISBN: 1138106828 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138106826 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book analyses the performance of national liberation movements in Africa after they gain state power. Bringing together case studies from across Africa, the book builds a comprehensive analysis of the challenges national liberation movements face when ascending power, and why so many ultimately end in failure.
Автор: Nederveen Pieterse Jan, Cardoso Adalberto Название: Brazil Emerging: Inequality and Emancipation ISBN: 1138952915 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138952911 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6123.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This volume is a critical inquiry into the social project and socioeconomic realities of emerging Brazil, a country that faces profound changes. A team of acknowledged specialists on Brazil's complex configuration addresses state policies, social dynamics and economic constraints and opportunities for emancipation. Chapters adopt long-run perspectives on the development of the Brazilian welfare state, limits and opportunities for emancipation in the labor market, the scope and depth of social policies such as "Bolsa Fam lia" and Rio's Peacemaking Police Units (UPP), social movements - in particular, the Movement of the Landless (MST) - cultural policies at the federal level, the role of media in the country's democratization project, and how two important commodities (sugar and oil) shape the identities of blacks and whites in Bahia. This book is essential reading for all those interested in understanding what kind of Brazil has acquired a prominent global position and what hurdles it faces to consolidate its position as a global player.
Описание: Provides emerging market and developing economies with guidance and a roadmap in developing their local currency bond markets (LCBMs). This note will also inform technical assistance missions in advising authorities on the formulation of policies to deepen LCBMs.
Автор: Allen W.A. Название: The Bank of England and the Government Deb ISBN: 110849983X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108499835 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 16474.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book analyzes the operations of the Bank of England in the gilt-edged market during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing heavily on the archives and daily ledgers of the Bank of England, William A. Allen presents a specialized and revealing study of the practice and governance of British monetary policy.
Автор: Batley Название: The Changing Role of Government ISBN: 0333736176 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333736173 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16769.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Batley and Larbi examine how governments of developing countries are organized to deliver public services. Governments everywhere are being driven to adopt an `indirect` approach - managing, contracting and regulating public agencies or private partners, rather than providing services directly.
Автор: Adams Название: The United Nations in Latin America ISBN: 1138874760 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138874763 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7348.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Francis Adams examines the United Nations` efforts to promote sustainable in Latin America. Adams analyzes the development work of various UN institutions and agencies that sponsor economic and social programs in the developing world as well as the UN`s various funding initiatives, global conferences, and institutional goals.
Описание: Explores the various roles that the third sector plays. The book defines the third sector as comprising non-governmental organisations that help developing nations in achieving their human development goals, and critiques some of the motives and methods that have been associated with third sector actors.
Название: Public participation in african constitutionalism ISBN: 1138745871 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138745872 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In recent years, many constitutions in Africa have been drafted anew or considerably revised, with the "international community" often encouraging participatory constitution making processes. This book questions the glorification of public participation and explains what lessons can be drawn from experiences of public participation in practice.
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