The long-awaited review of Fighting for Darfur, by Rebecca Hamilton
- By Alanna Shaikh
- 10 April, 2011
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This is an important, useful, well-written book. And it’s not all that long, so there is really no excuse not to read it. The book looks at the Darfur advocacy … more Blood & Milk…
An Interview with Rebecca Hamilton, Author of Fighting for Darfur
- By Alanna Shaikh
- 4 April, 2011
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I was recently lucky enough to receive a review copy of Fighting for Darfur, Rebecca Hamilton’s new book on the Darfur advocacy movement. In the book, she attempts to answer … more Blood & Milk…
Five Essential Readings for People Working in Development
- By Alanna Shaikh
- 9 December, 2010
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These are not the books that teach you about development. These are the books that crack your head open so you can start (or continue) to learn. 1. Anything by … more Blood & Milk…
International Development – a bibliography
- By Alanna Shaikh
- 2 May, 2009
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Here’s my bibliography for learning about international development. It’s not exhaustive – more the very basics as a starting point. Overall, I like books for theory and background, articles for … more Blood & Milk…

