Development and Diffusionism
Author | : J. Dibua |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2015-12-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137286659 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137286652 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Development and Diffusionism by : J. Dibua
Download or read book Development and Diffusionism written by J. Dibua and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deconstructs the neopatrimonial paradigm that has dominated analysis of Nigerian and African development. It shows that by denying agency to Nigerian societies and devaluing indigenous culture and local realities, Eurocentric diffusionism played a significant role in the failure of development planning.