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The Lexus and the Olive Tree

pastoralist behavior. This type of academic exercise distracts from the practical applications of the other parts of the book. Nevertheless, Except-Africa makes a number of compelling points that should resonate with most readers of this journal. As Roe demonstrates, the world is a complex place, and cookbook theories that ignore the institutional characteristics of society are doomed to failure. Furthermore, a development project can only succeed if it is based on a careful investigation of the target area and the people involved. And finally, Roe is particularly powerful when he argues that the African people themselves should participate in and control development projects because they are the real experts. The World Bank and other development "experts" and policy analysts would do well to heed Roe's advice.