Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts

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

• 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

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2010-08-02

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781444339116

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Dimensions: 255.3cm x174.0cm

Pages: 200.0