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Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts

Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts

Keri Vacanti Brondo
Barcode 9781444339116
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Release Date: 17/09/2010

Genre: Society & Culture
Sub-Genre: Social Sciences
Label: Wiley-Blackwell
Series: NAPA Bulletin
Contributors: David Himmelgreen (General editor), Keri Vacanti Brondo (Volume editor), Tara Hefferan (Volume editor), Satish Kedia (General editor)
Language: English
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

This special topic Bulletin focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs), redressing the imbalance of anthropological studies that have traditionally focused on the role of secular NGOs.

  • Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).
  • Examines the varied and shifting meanings of religiosity, volunteerism, "doing good," development, charity, and justice
  • Calls for a greater understanding of the macro-level promises and pitfalls of increasing reliance on FBOs to design and deliver social services and development
  • Redresses the imbalance of anthropological studies that have focused on the role of secular NGOs


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