Discordant Development - Global Capitalism and the Struggle for Connection in Bangladesh

Zusammenfassung The story of the effect multinational capital has on indigenous communities in Bangladesh! based on local testimonies. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Discordant developments: an introduction 2. Histories of connection: colonialism! migration and multinationals 3. Material Connections: Resources and Livelihoods in Duniyapur 4. Our Own Poor: Social Connections! 'Helping' and Claims to Entitlement 5. Claims of Partnership and Ethical Connection : Chevron's Programme of 'Community Engagement' 6. Rumour and Activism: Politics Break Out 7. Blow Out! Stories of Disconnection and Loss Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Katy Gardner, GARDNER KATY
• Publisher: Pluto
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.02.2012
• EAN: 9780745331508
• ISBN: 978-0-7453-3150-8
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society; Anthropology, Culture and Soci; Anthropology, Culture and Society; Anthropology, Culture and Soci
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration