ebook img

A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) PDF

232 Pages·1996·18 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) PDF Free - Full Version

by Michael E. Conroy| 1996| 232 pages| 18| English

About A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies)

Neither structural adjustment policies, nor industrialization, nor traditional agricultural exports have led to sustained economic growth and social equity in Central America. Seeking to reinvigorate the region’s struggling economies, U.S. AID–supported by the World Bank and the IMF–designed a new development policy, one based on nontraditional agricultural exports. Crops ranging from passion fruit and broccoli to macadamia nuts and melons have been vigorously promoted through massive foreign aid and fierce pressure on local governments. This book dissects the varied impacts of a decade of this central AID policy–impacts on the environment, on the livelihoods of thousands of small farmers, and on the sovereignty of elected governments. An anatomy of failure, of a policy gamble run amuck, the book is a cautionary tale that is must reading for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students of international development and U.S. foreign policy. The ‘Multinational Monitor says, “This book, with its broad perspective and sensible solutions, offers a compelling approach for reducing the traumatic consequences of sudden agricultural adjustments. A Cautionary Tale presents a viable alternative to Central American farmers’ dismal Grapes of Wrath experience over the past decade. and ” Michael E. Conroy is director of the Latin American Economic Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Douglas L. Murray is associate professor of sociology at Colorado State University. Peter M. Rosset is executive director of the Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First) in Oakland, California.

Detailed Information

Author:Michael E. Conroy
Publication Year:1996
ISBN:9781555876302
Pages:232
Language:English
File Size:18
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) by Michael E. Conroy completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) on my mobile device?

After downloading A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies)?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) by Michael E. Conroy. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download A Cautionary Tale: Failed U.S. Development Policy in Central America (Food First Development Studies) PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.