Global Development, Ethics, and Epistemic Injustice : Rethinking Theory and Practice / Anna Malavisi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Malavisi, Anna.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Moral and ethical aspects.

Economic development.

Social epistemology.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2022.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Lexington Books, 2022.

Summary:

This book offers a critical analysis of the theory and practice of global development. Using how Chagas disease has been understood and addressed as an example of a failing of global development, Anna Malavisi argues for a rethinking from an ethico-epistemic perspective using a strong ethical approach.

Global Development, Ethics, and Epistemic Injustice: Rethinking Theory and Practice presents a critical analysis of global development from a perspective that is both theoretical and practical, addressing both ethical and epistemic issues. Offering a unique perspective from having worked as a practitioner in global development for several years, then left the practice to ponder the deep ethical issues that shadow global development, Anna Malavisi argues that one of the problems in global development today is the absence of an ethical analysis; ethics in development today is overshadowed by economic and political interests, as well as national self-interest. The book describes how Chagas diseases, as a Neglected Tropical Disease, continues to plague vulnerable populations in poorer countries such as Bolivia due to a very limited way in how it has been conceived, understood, and addressed. Malavisi offers a strong ethical approach, comprising a feminist methodology, a social ethical praxis, political responsibility, epistemic justice, and deep-green theory. A strong ethical approach is necessary to address Chagas Disease as well as other development problems in a more effective way.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

An Interpretation of Global Development

Development and Its Discontents

Neglected Tropical Diseases as a Consequence of the Failings of Development

The Need for Ethical Development

Epistemic Challenges in Global Development

The Climate Crisis and Global Development

The Toolbox Dialogue Initiative and Development Practice

Conclusion and Rethinking the Theory and Practice of Global Development

Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-228).

ISBN:

1-66699-017-5

1-7936-1692-2

9781793616920

OCLC:

1373986363