The megarhetorics of global development /

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After World War II, an unprecedented age of global development began. The formation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund allowed war torn and poverty stricken nations to become willing debtors in their desire to entice Western investment and trade. New capital, it was foretold, woul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Scott, J. Blake, 1969-, Dingo, Rebecca Ann, 1975-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, ©2012.
©2012
Colección:Pittsburgh series in composition, literacy, and culture.
Temas:
Rhetorical criticism.
Rhetoric > Social aspects.
Globalization > Social aspects.
Economic development > Social aspects.
Communication in economic development > Social aspects.
Critique rhétorique.
Rhétorique > Aspect social.
Mondialisation > Aspect social.
Communication en développement économique > Aspect social.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Rhetoric.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:After World War II, an unprecedented age of global development began. The formation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund allowed war torn and poverty stricken nations to become willing debtors in their desire to entice Western investment and trade. New capital, it was foretold, would pave the way to political and economic stability, and the benefits would "trickle down" to even the poorest citizens. The hyperbole of this neocolonialism, however, has left many of these countries with nothing but compounded debt and unfulfilled promises. The Megarhetorics of Global Development examines rhetorical strategies used by multinational corporations, NGOs, governments, banks, and others to further their own economic, political, or technological agendas. These wide-ranging case studies employ rhetorical theory, globalization scholarship, and analysis of cultural and historical dynamics to offer in-depth critiques of development practices and their material effects. By deconstructing megarhetorics, at both the local and global level, and following their paths of mobilization and diffusion, the concepts of "progress" and "growth" can be reevaluated, with the end goal of encouraging self-sustaining and ethical outcomes.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:9780822977414
0822977419
1306555442
9781306555449
0822961725
9780822961727

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