Preferential Option: A Christian and Neoliberal Strategy for Latin America's Poor by Amy L. Sherman

by Amy L. Sherman

Book by Sherman, Amy L.

Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

About the author

Dr. Amy L. Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, where she directs the Center on Faith in Communities. She likes to describe the work of the Center as that of being “a minister to ministries.” She provides training and consulting to churches and nonprofits seeking to transform their communities for the common good.

Dr. Sherman is the author of six books and some 75+ published articles in such diverse periodicals as Christianity Today, First Things, The Public Interest, Policy Review, Prism, The Christian Century, and Books & Culture.

She serves as the Editorial Director for FASTEN, a capacity building project for faith-based organizations that offers a robust website of practical resources for ministry practitioners.

Sherman is the founder and former Executive Director of Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, an Evangelical nonprofit assisting low-income, inner-city families. She has served on the Advisory Board of the Christian Community Development Association for several years.

Reviews

[Ryan Greer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting perspective on both the history of development and the future of development in Latin America. Tough read for anyone who's not really into economics, but Sherman knows what she's talking about. I don't think I would agree with all of her points, but she offers up some pretty valid critiques of pro-statist development and the failed development plans of the 80's... A solid 3 stars...