| Description |
xvi, 315 p. : ill., map. |
| Series |
Contributions to the study of world history, 0885-9159 ; no. 108 |
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Contributions to the study of world history ; no. 108.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-291) and index. |
| Contents |
A White House surprise -- A summary of 50 years -- Starting off -- Changing assumptions -- Organizing the aid program -- Early country programs: Afghanistan, Chile, India, and Taiwan -- An appealing new strategy -- Kennedy's vision -- Johnson's wars -- Population explosion -- Technical assistance revived -- Trying to reach the rural poor -- Carter and Reagan -- Promoting market forces -- After the Cold War: policies under Bush and Clinton -- Africa's lagging development -- Women in development -- Assessing 50 years of effort. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Economic assistance, American -- Developing countries -- History -- 20th century.
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United States -- Foreign economic relations.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0313319103 |
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