Participation by Bill Cooke
The New Tyranny?
The book delves into the complexities and challenges of participatory development, critically examining how participation is often idealized in development discourse. It argues that while participation is frequently promoted as a tool for empowerment and democratization, it can sometimes be co-opted by powerful interests, leading to outcomes that reinforce existing power structures rather than dismantle them. Through a series of case studies and theoretical insights, the book highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of participation, emphasizing the importance of context, power dynamics, and the potential for unintended consequences in participatory initiatives.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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