Victims of Progress

by John H. Bodley

This compelling account of the effect of technology and development on indigenous peoples throughout the world examines major issues of intervention: social engineering, economic development, self-determination, health and disease, and ecocide. Victims of Progress provides a provocative context in which to think about civilization and its costs.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Politics, Sociology, International Development

276 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 1998

Reviews

[Justine]

Eye opening, even as an indigenous person whose peoples were discussed in this, I was blown away by the deeper understanding of colonisation and it's continued effects. Well worth the read

[Macy Hare]

Had to read this for uni. Wow learned a lot

[Chandra]

Read some of it, then put on pause to pursue other leads.

[Daniel Alexander]

A seriously fantastic introduction to the anthropological themes that surround indigenous peoples. I don't know how many times this book as been referenced as a part of a multitude of essays, but it was well worth the purchase. I'll definitely be using this again in future.

If you're interested in the anthropology as an area of study (or even as an area of interest) I'd highly recommend reading this book as an introduction to the field of study.