Depoliticizing Development - The World Bank and Social Capital

Author: John HarrissPublisher: LeftWordYear: 2002/2008Language: EnglishPages: 145ISBN/UPC (if available): 818749624X DescriptionNow in paperback edition, this book explores the origins of the idea of social capital, meaning, most simply put, social connections - which was unheard of outside a small circle of sociologists until very recently. Now it is proclaimed by the World Bank to be the missing link in international development.This powerful and lucid critique will be of immense use to all those interested in development studies, including sociologists, economists, planners, and NGO and other activists.The idea of social capital – meaning, most simply put, social connections – was unheard of outside a small circle of sociologists until very recently. Now it is proclaimed by the World Bank to be the missing link in international development, and it has become the subject of a flurry of books and research papers, including some, recently, on India.This book explores the origins of th