Politics in the Developing World 3rd Revised edition [Pehme köide]

The third edition of this well-respected textbook explores the changing nature of politics in the developing world in the twenty-first century. Alongside detailed coverage of the relevant theories, policies, and issues, students will benefit from a concluding section of in-depth case studies, comparing the political situation in a range of countries - from Indonesia to Iraq---and examining the impact of China and India as emerging powers.

New Chapters on the role of institutions, the transition of the state from conflict to post-conflict, and the impact of international aid, ensure that the third edition is up-to-date with the latest developments in the field and remains the most comprehensive introduction to politics in the developing world available.

This new edition of Politics in the Developing World is an eloquently written text by some of the leading international scholars currently working in the area. The book provides a theoretically-informed approach understanding many of the major historical and contemporary issues impacting politics is the developing world. Bruce Wilson University of Central Florida

Fully updated to include changing south-south relations and the political developments in the wake of the global economic crisis, this book covers all relevant themes, approaches, and policy-issues, and will be extremely useful for students in political science and development studies. Anne Mette Kjaer, Aarhus University

This comprehensive introduction to politics in the Global South is the best first point of reference for students. By contrast to the rigid ideas of either universal modern governance or post-modern fragmentation, it paves the way for fruitful contextual studies of major problems in comparative and theoretical perspective. Olle Tornquist, University of Oslo

The third edition of this well respected textbook explores the changing nature of politics in the developing world in the twenty-first century. Beginning with an examination of theoretical approaches, leading scholars then go on to discuss the social and cultural context, state governance, as well as key policy issues including the environment and human rights. Finally, a section of in depth case studies allows students to compare the political situation in a wide range of developing countries, from Indonesia and Iraq to India and China.

New chapters on the role of institutions, the transition of the state from conflict to post-conflict, and the impact of international aid ensure that Politics in the Developing World remains the most comprehensive introduction to the subject available. The third edition is fully up-to-date with recent development policies and also explores the impact of important global events, such as the 2008 financial crisis.

The book is accompanied by Online Resource Centre with the following features:

Case studies
Flashcard glossary
Study questions
Web links