Visions of Development

. Ed(s): Tyndale, Wendy R.

ISBN 10: 0754656233 / ISBN 13: 9780754656234

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2006

About this Item

Presents stories of groups and movements from many different religious and spiritual traditions that are working with impoverished communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This book provides insights into how people's beliefs and spirituality can help to inform not only what they perceive as development, but also how they achieve it. Editor(s): Tyndale, Wendy R. Num Pages: 216 pages, Includes 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 453. . 2006. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visions of Development
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754656233
• ISBN 13: 9780754656234
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Visions of Development presents first-hand stories of groups and movements from many different religious and spiritual traditions that are working with impoverished communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It provides unique insights into how people's beliefs and spirituality can help to inform not only what they perceive 'development' to be but also how they go about achieving it. Through real-life examples of courageous and innovative work, the stories challenge much of the theory and practice of mainstream development agencies while also showing how religious inspiration can be a force for radical and positive change.

About the Author

Since the early 1970s, Wendy Tyndale has worked on human rights and development issues, as a practitioner, campaigner and freelance journalist. She has also worked at Christian Aid, and coordinated the World Faiths Development Dialogue. Since 2004 she has worked as a freelance consultant.