Into the Unknown: Explorations in Development Practice

✍ Scribed by Robert Chambers

Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
Year: 2014
Tongue: English
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

Into the Unknown reflects on the journey of learning, and encourages readers to learn from observation, curiosity, critical feedback, play and fun. This book will be of interest to development professionals, including academics, students, NGO workers and the staff of international agencies.

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