The birth of development : how the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization, and World Health Organization changed the world, 1945-1965 / Amy L.S. Staples.

Author/creator Sayward, Amy L., 1969-
Format Book
Publication InfoKent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxvi, 349 pages ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
World Bank--History. --20th century.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations--History. --20th century.
World Health Organization--History. --20th century.
Economic assistance--History. --20th century.
Food supply--International cooperation. --History. --20th century.
Agricultural assistance--History. --20th century.
Medical assistance--History. --20th century.

SeriesNew studies in U.S. foreign relations ; 1
New studies in U.S. foreign relations. ^A635702
Contents The birth of development -- Constructing an international economic worldview -- The World Bank and development, 1945-1963 -- The international economic diplomacy of the World Bank -- Food and agriculture in the international realm -- The limits of internationalism : the Food and Agriculture Organization, 1946-1957 -- Redefining an international role for the Food and Agriculture Organization -- The growth of international cooperation in medicine -- Constructing international authority in the World Health Organization -- Exercising international authority : the malaria eradication program -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 195-337) and index.
LCCN 2005017208
ISBN0873388496 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780873388498

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