Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction : the co-operative imperative -- Pt. 1. Looking back -- 2. 1945 and all that : a brief history of international co-operation -- 3. How do countries grow? : it's the polity, stupid! -- 4. It's not size that matters : development projects re-examined -- 5. Matters of life and death : the record of humanitarian intervention -- 6. Summary : sticks, carrots and room to manoeuvre -- Pt. 2. Looking forward -- 7. Creativity plus opportunity : a new formula for foreign aid -- 8. Humanising capitalism : which way forward? -- 9. Light but firm : the future of global governance -- 10. Building constituencies for change : the rise and fall of third-world charity -- 11. The getting of wisdom : institutional reform and personal revolution -- 12. Conclusion : how can I help?

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