The moral imperative of Western Civilization: White man’s burden?

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01/27/2009

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Table of Contents The moral imperative of Western Civilization: White man’s burden? Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction.
  2. The moral imperative of economic aid.
    1. Easterly's assertion.
    2. The international framing of the problem of poverty.
  3. Governments in the developing world.
  4. Material factors and economic progress.
  5. Conclusion.
  6. Bibliography.

Abstract

Throughout history, imperialism has been a fact of the international system. Only recently has the nomenclature changed, with military intervention, peacekeeping, and nation-building replacing the colonial era term. Whatever term is used for western intervention in the developing world, the salient point is that with the exception of a few countries, the developing world has been significantly influenced by the presence and policies of western governments. In some cases, these policies have been beneficial. For example, the construction of railroads in Africa dramatically reduced transportation costs and time on the continent. In other cases, the policies have been disastrous. The arbitrary delineation of borders in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia has created severe sectarian problems in these regions. In The white man's burden, William Easterly explores western influence in the developing world and concludes that it has been largely negative.

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