Development and Diffusionism
Looking Beyond Neopatrimonialism in Nigeria, 1962–1985
Nonfiction, History, Africa, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International
| Author: | J. Dibua | ISBN: | 9781137286659 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | December 28, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Dibua |
| ISBN: | 9781137286659 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | December 28, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
