Microfinance: Perils and Prospects by Jude L. Fernando (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Microfinance by Jude L. Fernando Microfinance is a burgeoning area in economics. This volume provides a much-needed historical, political and economic dimension to current microfinance knowledge, and fills a huge gap in published literature. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Microfinance is defined as the financial services offered to the poor for the purpose of promoting small-scale enterprises, and as such it is one of the most important topics in development studies and a burgeoning area in economics. This volume provides a much-needed historical, political and economic dimension to the current knowledge on microfinance. Collectively, the contributors chart the relationship between the prevailing popularity of microfinance and the consolidation of neoliberal economic ideology worldwide. They demonstrate how microfinance, as a market-friendly approach to development, coincides with the global trend towards diminishing the role of the state in economic development, basic healthcare, education and welfare. The articles in the volume focus on the empirical analyses of the experience of microfinance in womens everyday lives, but rejects the connection between microfinance and womens empowerment so often imputed in literature.This book offers regional, cultural and other explanations for variable assessments of microfinance and empowerment. It fills a huge gap in published microfinance literature and will be of great interest to postgraduates and professionals in the fields of economics, international finance and banking. Back Cover Microfinance is defined as the financial services offered to the poor for the purpose of promoting small-scale enterprises, and as such it is one of the most important topics in development studies and a burgeoning area in economics. This volume provides a much-needed historical, political and economic dimension to the current knowledge on microfinance. Collectively, the contributors chart the relationship between the prevailing popularity of microfinance and the consolidation of neoliberal economic ideology worldwide. They demonstrate how microfinance, as a market-friendly approach to development, coincides with the global trend towards diminishing the role of the state in economic development, basic healthcare, education and welfare. The articles in the volume focus on the empirical analyses of the experience of microfinance in womens everyday lives, but rejects the connection between microfinance and womens empowerment so often imputed in literature. This book offers regional, cultural and other explanations for variable assessments of microfinance and empowerment. It fills a huge gap in published microfinance literature and will be of great interest to postgraduates and professionals in the fields of economics, international finance and banking. Author Biography Clark University, USA Table of Contents Table of Contents Contributors Acknowledgements 1: Introduction: Discourse of microcredit: framing and disciplining the subjects of development Jude L Fernando 2: The global political economy of microfinance and poverty reduction: locating local livelihoods in political analysis Heloise Weber 3: Disciplining the Developmental Subject: Neoliberal Power and Governance through Microcredit Morgan Brigg 4: Social Capital, Microfinance, and the Politics of Development Katharine N. Rankin 5: Rebuilding Social Capital in Post Conflict Regions. Womens Village Banking in Ayacucho, Peru and in Highland Guatemala Denise Humphreys Babbington and Arelis Gómez 6: Banking on Culture: Microcredit as Incentives for Cultural Conservation in Mali Tara Deubel 7: The Darker Side to Microfinance: Evidence from Cajamarca, Peru Katie Wright 8: Banking on Bananas, Crediting Crafts: Financing Womens Work in the Philippine Cordillera B. Lynne Milgram 9: Microcredit and Empowerment of Women: Visibility Without Power Jude L. Fernando Review This book is a useful addition to the growing literature on this subject. The book is recommended to all those who would like to get a glimpse of microcredit as it functions in different settings - The Financial Regulator This book is simple to read and understand, even though it deals with the complexities of microfinance, as well as the impacts of the historical, political, economic and social spheres in which microfinance programs operate. It analyzes a variety of topics...and the case studies allow anyone – whether new to microfinance or quite knowledgeable on the subject – to learn something new. This book provides food for thought and cues for further research! I would recommend it to development students, researchers, program managers, and to those interested in developing a critical understanding of microfinance. - Kim Neverson, African Review of Economics and Finance Long Description This book provides a much-needed historical, political and economic dimension to the current knowledge on microfinance. Collectively, the contributors chart the relationship between the prevailing popularity of microfinance and the consolidation of neo-liberal economic ideology worldwide. Examining current macro-economic trends this volume analyses the historical confluence of microfinance with feminist notions of empowerment. This book explores the processes and the extent to which gender hierarchies are institutionalized in development, and examines the ensuing implications." Microfinance" offers programmatic and procedural guidelines for designing microfinance programs-and practicing a kind of development more generally-that could engage womens solidarity to challenge existing patterns of subordination. "Microfinance" will prove essential reading for students, academics and practitioners in development economics, gender studies and social and cultural anthropology. Review Quote This book is a useful addition to the growing literature on this subject. Details ISBN0415328748 Short Title MICROFINANCE Series Routledge Studies in Development Economics Language English ISBN-10 0415328748 ISBN-13 9780415328746 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 46 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Edited by Jude L. Fernando Subtitle Perils and Prospects Affiliation Clark University, USA DOI 10.1604/9780415328746 UK Release Date 2005-11-24 AU Release Date 2005-11-24 NZ Release Date 2005-11-24 Author Jude L. Fernando Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white Pages 256 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-11-24 Alternative 9780415650120 DEWEY 332.742 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134416786;

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