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Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts (Number 33)

Contributor(s): Brondo, Keri Vacanti (Volume Editor), Hefferan, Tara (Volume Editor), Kedia, Satish (Editor), Himmelgreen, David (Editor)

ISBN: 9781444339116

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Pub Date: August 2, 2010

Dewey: 305.6

LCCN: 2011280988

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.80" L x 6.70" W ( 0.70 lbs) 200 pages

Series: Napa Bulletin

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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

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