As neoliberal philosophies and economic models spread across the globe, faith-based non-governmental ("third-sector") organizations have proliferated. They increasingly fill the gaps born of state neglect by designing and delivering social services and development programming. This collection shines a much-needed critical light onto these organizations by exploring the varied ways that faith-based organizations attempt to mend the fissures and mitigate the effects of neoliberal capitalism and development practices on the poor and powerless. The essays--grounded in empirical case...
As neoliberal philosophies and economic models spread across the globe, faith-based non-governmental ("third-sector") organizations have proliferated....
- Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).
- Examines the varied and shifting meanings of religiosity, volunteerism, -doing good, - development, charity, and justice
- Calls for a greater understanding of the macro-level promises and pitfalls of increasing reliance on FBOs to design and deliver social services and development
- Redresses the imbalance of anthropological studies that have focused on the role of secular NGOs
- Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).
