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Book SynopsisVictory Deferred: The War on Global Poverty (1945-2003) highlights the interplay among the themes of poverty, development, growth, and globalization. Although it taps into other disciplines, the book is mainly an administrative history, with emphasis on the antipoverty roles of bilateral, multilateral, and global organizations.
Trade ReviewVictory Deferred should be read by anyone involved in development today...The author's ability to synthesize huge amounts of information dealing with so many complex issues in a relatively few pages is breathtaking. His knowledge of the subject is prodigious and his sensitivity to the issues inspiring. The book should be widely consulted...The author is to be congratulated on a major contribution to the literature. * Social Development Issues *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Poverty Globally Chapter 4 Post-War Reconstruction (1941-50) Chapter 5 Trickle-Down Triumphant (1951-60) Chapter 6 Structuralism Supreme (1961-70) Chapter 7 Deeper Indebtedness (1971-80) Chapter 8 Neoliberalism Unleashed (1981-90) Chapter 9 Poverty Preeminent (1991-2000) Chapter 10 Millennium Scorecard (2001-) Chapter 11 Facing Forward Chapter 12 Appendices: Illustration of the Poverty Gap; Rates of Return; United States as a Bilateral Aid Donor; Other Selected Bilateral Aid Agencies; Selected Multilateral Development Banks; Poverty Focus of United Nations System; Country Groupings Chapter 13 Bibliography and References Chapter 14 Index
