As a doctoral candidate deeply fascinated by the problems of foreign aid outlined in this book, I chanced across it and my interest was piqued. Upon reading it I found litle of value that hadn't been hashed out in the news before and already reported on extensively. In short, save yourself the money and the time.

In the literature on the subject, Janine R. Wedel's researcj stands as a fine example of scientific honesty. It gives one hope that social science is possible beyond ideology, capitalistic or otherwise.

Hello Janine:

I have been living in Belarus for the past five years, working with NGOs, and assisting with the development of the Third Sector.

I was home in December and through the fog of my jet lag heard a TV commentator talk about your book 'Collision and Collusion.' Almost literally, I rushed out to buy it. I was told it was a new book and not in the bookstore yet. I urged them to order it for me quickly as I was returning to Belarus in January. They were successful, and I left for Minsk with your book in my carry-on luggage.

There aren't words to describe how your book affected me. Until I read it, I thought I was going crazy. The book confirmed that the inconsistencies in foreign assistance that I had been observing for five years were real and someone had actually documented them. Knowing that others had made this observation relieved much of the frustration I was feeling. Since then, I have been recommending Collision and Collusion to anyone I know who is working in Eastern Europe and the NIS. It is better than a therapist.

I am pleased that you have brought this situation to the world's attention. It saddens me to know that many of our foreign assistance dollars are being lost---first, for the American taxpayer and second, for the needy recipient. Perhaps, your efforts will encourage decision-makers to rectify this situation.

Warmest Regards, C.M. Wilde