The book examines the emergence of hegemonic development ideas and practices in the context of shifts in world orders post-1945 and debates concerning the transforming of the prevailing world order characterized by neoliberalism and securitization of development and security. It also examines the rise of China and the start of Obama's presidency.

The book examines how hegemonic development ideas and practices emerged in the context of the changing world order post-1945 and how this transformation was characterized by neoliberalism and securitization of development and security. Sahle also explores the rise of China and the start of Obama's presidency.

The book examines how hegemonic development ideas and practices emerged in the context of the changing world order post-1945 and how this transformation was characterized by neoliberalism and securitization of development and security. Sahle also explores the rise of China and the start of Obama's presidency.

This book is aimed at English, Italian or Tigrinya speaking people who want to learn conversational Tigrinya or Italian. This book is indispensable for travelers to the Horn of Africa needing a simple conversation guide to the languages spoken there. The course can be used in a class or for private study. To develop and strengthen the communication resources of the learner, this book presents, and repeats cyclically, the most relevant language functions and notions. This spiral system' of presenting material is the distinguishing feature of the book.

The book provides:

- Lists of language tasks presented according to the topics and settings in which they may occur.

- Phraseology-referring to the lists of language tasks-covering most of the vocabulary, structures, notions and functions to be used productively and receptively. The phraseology generally follows the pattern of a conversation, presenting questions on the left-hand side and answers on the right-hand side.

- Main linguistic functions

- Grammar review(substitution tables)

- Vocabulary lists by topic

The main topics are:

- Personal Identification

- House & Home

- Food and Drink

- Geographical Surroundings and Weather

- Holidays

- Shopping

- Travel and Transport

- Accomodations

- Health

- Free Time

- Education

A cassette, covering the topics in English, Tigrinya and Italian, is also available.