The Will to Improve

Li, T. M. (2007). The Will to Improve: Governmentality, Development, and the Practice of Politics. Duke University Press.

Type

Book

Intellectual base

Review or monograph

Year

2007

DOI

10.1215/9780822389781

ISBN

9780822340089

DOI registrant

Duke University Press

Link

https://doi.org/10.1215/9780822389781

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Domain-specific

• Governmentality
  • In development, experts identify deficiencies, translate them into technical programs, and invite communities to become partners or self-improving subjects, while local actors may redirect the program.

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