Reasons for Hope: Instructive Experiences in Rural Development (Kumarian Press Books on International Development)

ISBN 10: 1565490630 / ISBN 13: 9781565490635

Published by Kumarian Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reasons for Hope: Instructive Experiences in Rural Development (Kumarian Press Books on International Development)
• Publisher: Kumarian Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565490630
• ISBN 13: 9781565490635
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

* Eighteen inspirational rural development success stories
* Covers Africa, Asia, and Latin America

In the personal words of international development initiators, Reasons for Hope tells true stories of what can be done to improve the lives of those in rural communities. Read individually for specific guidance, or collectively for cumulative advice on how to promote the most desirable forms of rural development, these stories offer a timely and crucial message concerning the plight of the rural poor.

About the Authors

Norman Uphoff is director of the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD) and professor of government and international agriculture at Cornell Agriculture at Cornell University.

Milton J. Esman is John S. Knight Professor of International Studies, Emeritus Professor of Government at Cornell University.