The surprising courtship correspondence between the eminent Cambridge economist and the Russian ballerina who was to become his wife. The letters date from 1922 to 1925, the years of courtship.
Polly Hill Books
Polly Hill was a British social anthropologist whose work primarily focused on West Africa. Her research delved into the economic and social structures of colonial societies, particularly examining the emergence of indigenous entrepreneurial classes. She critically analyzed the impact of foreign aid, often arguing it served donor interests rather than genuine development. Hill's rigorous fieldwork and nuanced studies offered insightful perspectives on economic development and challenged prevailing theories.