Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts (NAPA Bulletin)

by Keri Vacanti Brondo and Tara Hefferan

Satish Kedia, David Himmelgreen, Keri Vacanti Brondo, and Tara Hefferan

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  • 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
  • ISBN10 1444339117
  • ISBN13 9781444339116
  • Publish Date 17 September 2010
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 200
  • Language English