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`In this important work, Fischer shows how concepts and measures of poverty come with underlying ideologies and politics. This lays the basis for a truly transformative approach, explicitly bringing in the politics of social justice.' Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University

`A timely, spirited, critical dismantling of the poverty business, complete with thoughtful suggestions for its alternatives. Of great value to students and practitioners alike.' Barbara Harriss-White, Oxford University (Emeritus) `In this important work, Fischer shows how concepts and measures of poverty come with underlying ideologies and politics. This lays the basis for a truly transformative approach, explicitly bringing in the politics of social justice.' Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University `Fischer does a wonderful job in linking technocratic approaches to poverty reduction, which try to eschew questions of politics and power, to neoliberal hegemony. His critique is powerful and convincing. Highly recommended.' Ray Kiely, Queen Mary University of London `In this landmark contribution, Fischer uncovers the ideological foundations of poverty and poverty measurement, going beyond critique and deconstruction to spell out a radical alternative. Perceptive and profound, this is essential reading.' Jamie Peck, University of British Columbia

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Andrew M. Fischer is associate professor of social policy and development studies at the Institute of Social Studies (ISS). He has worked with and advised various multilateral agencies and NGOs, including the United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch. His previous books include The Disempowered Development of Tibet in China (2014) and State Growth and Social Exclusion in Tibet (2005).

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