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Preferential Option: A Christian and Neoliberal Strategy for Latin America's Poor - Softcover

Sherman, Amy L.

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9781606080283: Preferential Option: A Christian and Neoliberal Strategy for Latin America's Poor
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ISBN 10: 1606080288 ISBN 13: 9781606080283
Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2008

Synopsis

This is an unusually clear and articulate defense of a development model Latin America based on the free market. It convincingly shows that anyone taking seriously the so-called option for the poor must go in this direction. The author's firm religious commitment adds to the value of the book. -- Peter L. Berger, Boston University After the collapse of the socialist model . . . the poor of the world look expectantly for a sounder path to a better future. Amy Sherman is one of the bright young thinkers of the new generation who are propounding a new strategy, both profoundly Christian and empirically based on models that have actually worked quite rapidly to improve the condition of the poor. Her vision is remarkably ecumenical and takes into account very different international settings. -- Michael Novak, American Enterprise Institute At a time when political and economic foundations are shaking throughout much of the world, the clear argument of this book needs to be considered very carefully. . . . In constructing her own proposals for Christian development efforts in Latin America, Amy Sherman presents a remarkably comprehensive argument that is at once both cautious and optimistic, both realistic and forward looking. -- James W. Skillen, Association for Public Justice A stimulating study that harness the best insights of development thinking and delineates the case for a market-friendly strategy for holistic development in Latin America. This book puts forth a clarion call for all Christians to act. --Ted Yamamori, Food for the Hungry International

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About the Author

Dr. Amy L. Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Renewal, where she directs the Faith in Communities Initiative. Previously she served as Executive Director of Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries.

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Publisher
Wipf and Stock
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1606080288
ISBN 13 
9781606080283
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240
Rating
  • 2.67 out of 5 stars
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