Isbn: 9780853645412 - people in rural development (2 risultati)

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Revised Edition. Paperback. A study of solutions to the third world problems, centered around the smaller community. Size: 8vo. Contents include: 1) People First; 2) Getting STarted; 3) The Church and the Rural Poor; 4) Good Stewards; 5) Classroom and Fields; 6) On the Job Training; 7) Health The Key; 8) An Appropriate Response; 9) Whole Families; 10) Workers; 11) Ownership; 12) Working Together; 13) God and Development. Includes seven case studies and further reading. Indexed. 228 pages. Near fine with some light shelf wear. Full refund if not satisfied. FROM THE BACK COVER: "People matter more than things and small is beautiful.These two principles underpin Peter Batchelor's case for a distinctly Christian approach to the issues at the heart of Third World rural development. Speaking from over 40 years' experience of development work in Africa, he questions the standard views on the subject, more than ever convinced that attention must be focused on the rural context in order to reverse the destitution in both city and village. With clarity of both vision and presentation, the author first examines the issues of motivation for change, prioritising, funding and stewardship, education and healthcare. The social context is then explored: the family, workforce, community and church. In conclusion, seven new case studies illustrate what can and what must be done. This standard work, now revised and greatly expanded, will continue to provide informed insight to those supporting and engaged in the task of rural transformation in the Third World.".…

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780853645412. …