While this book is intended for those working in development, it is also accessible to students and general readers. Parkinson, a consultant in monitoring and evaluating development projects, describes the inequities and dysfunctions common in the international development system, highlights the gaps between stated intent and actual practice in international development programs, and shows how individual development practitioners can bridge that gap and improve their effectiveness. The author draws on interviews with 153 practitioners working in international development in 36 countries; some have spent their careers working in one country, while others have worked in many countries. Kumarian Press is an imprint of Stylus Publishing. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)