Books by James Ferguson

James Ferguson examines the rise of social welfare programs in southern Africa in which states give cash payments to their low income citizens. These programs, Ferguson argues, offer new opportunities for political mobilization and inspire new ways to think about issues of production, distribution, markets, labor and unemployment.

A leading anthropologist of Africa considers that continent's place within an egregiously imbalanced world economic and social order

James Ferguson (1710-1776) was a Scottish self-taught astronomer, instrument-maker and artist. He was particularly famous for his clear explanation of scientific subjects. This autobiography, expanded by Ebenezer Henderson and published in 1867, contains details of many of his inventions and improvements of those of others.

Introduces young readers to the lives, ideas, exploits and achievements of a selection of personalities who in their individual styles have helped to "make" the Caribbean we know today. Organised around ten selected themes, the book recognizes the contributions of freedom fighters, politicians, visionaries and intellectuals, writers and performers, artists, musicians and sports people.

This is a detailed case study of the workings of the "development" industry in one country, Lesotho. It shows how, despite "expertise" these projects can often fail and have serious repercussions upon the country.