The History of Development From Western Origins to Global Faith

'If you want to understand the ideological forces that have shaped North-South relations for half a century, you need this remarkable book.' Susan George 'This is an impressive account of the rise and demise of the belief system that has pushed mankind to the brink of disaster.' Wolfgang Sachs, authorof The Development Dictionary and Fair Future 'Richly fascinating ... Rist strips away the layers of illusion and rhetoric with surgical precision to expose the conceptual fallacies and flaws on which development is founded.' The Tribune Praise for previous editions: 'Compelling and exciting reading ... Rist's book, written with deliciously mild irony, is an account of the most crucial moments in which the rites of a belief embraced by millions were elaborated and canonized.' European Journal of Development Research 'This book does an outstanding job.' Journal of Developing Areas