At Home in the World

Globalization and the Peace Corps in Nepal

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• James F. Fisher

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• 224 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie

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The narrative offers an in-depth first-hand account of the initial American Peace Corps volunteers in Nepal, arriving in 1962 during a pivotal time in the nation's history. It examines both the successes and challenges faced by the volunteers in contributing to Nepalese development, while also reflecting on how this experience transformed their own lives. Additionally, the author contextualizes this mission within the larger framework of globalization, highlighting its significance in shaping interactions and relationships over the past five decades.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback