Georgeou, Nichole,

Neoliberalism, development, and aid volunteering / Nichole Georgeou. - xviii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge studies in development and society ; 33 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-235) and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- A contested field : conceptualising development volunteering -- Historical and theoretical background -- Neoliberal development paradigm : social and political impacts on Australian IVSAS -- Linking voices and experiences to theory: Palms Aaustralia, its volunteers, and their context -- Motivation : altruistic and egoistic desire -- Interpretations and expectations -- Whose partnership is it? : unpacking'mutually equitable partnership' -- Networking home -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Voluntarism.
Volunteers--Australia--Palms.
Economic assistance, Australian--Government policy.