1. The Evolution of the Post-Development Theory
In his article, Escobar provides the view on post-development as a shift of development away from "under Western eyes" or to focus on the vernacular cultures rather than the knowledge of so-called development "experts.... Escobar concluded his article recognizing that for post-development to be a socially effective tool depends on how we assess the current state of modernity. ... Despite all the criticisms post-development writers have expressed, they fall short in providing actual alternatives and remain in the realm of critique, which does nothing to actually change the curre...
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