| Title: | Development - paradox, paralysis and praxis |
| Authors: | Kowalski, Robert |
| Citation: | ProtoSociology - An International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 20: 390-411 |
| Publisher: | ProtoSociology: The International Journal and Interdisciplinary Project |
| Journal: | ProtoSociology - An International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research |
| Issue Date: | 2004 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2436/26812 |
| Additional Links: | http://www.protosociology.de/index.html |
| Abstract: | Development is permeated by paradoxes. These are primarily the result of a confusion
of logical types that characterises human communication. When these paradoxes are turned into double binds they have a distinctly disabling impact upon the partners
and the processes of development. The two main causes of double binds are an inability
to withdraw from the no win choices of paradox, and an interdiction against
discussing the existence of the paradox. A number of examples of double binds in
development and their causes are discussed and a series of suggestions to improve the
practices of development are made. |
| Type: | Article |
| Language: | en |
| Keywords: | World-System Analysis
Human communication
Double binds |
| ISSN: | 1611-1281 |
| Appears in Collections: | Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT)
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