
Politics in the Developing World
Oxford University Press
5th Edition
Published on 30. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-19-873743-8 (ISBN)
Description
An impressive line-up of international contributors provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to politics in the developing world. The first four parts explore the theoretical approaches, the changing nature and role of the state, and the major policy issues that confront all developing countries. The final parts set out a diverse range of country case studies, representing all the main geographical regions. These country case studies illustrate the themes introduced in the thematic chapters and highlight the developing world as a place of diversity and rapid transformations. Readers are provided with the tools to appreciate the perspectives of developing countries.
The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to address topical issues and themes, including refugee movements; the rise of the so-called Islamic State; organised crime; gender; the role of new forms of communication in political mobilization; and the replacement of Millennium Development Goals by Sustainable Development Goals. Two new country case studies have been added: Syria and the Sudan.
The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre with the following student resources:
Additional country case studies to encourage students to consider the political situations in different developing countries
A flashcard glossary to allow students to test their knowledge of important concepts
Study questions encourage readers to think critically about each chapter
Web links encourage students to go beyond the textbook and read more widely.
The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to address topical issues and themes, including refugee movements; the rise of the so-called Islamic State; organised crime; gender; the role of new forms of communication in political mobilization; and the replacement of Millennium Development Goals by Sustainable Development Goals. Two new country case studies have been added: Syria and the Sudan.
The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre with the following student resources:
Additional country case studies to encourage students to consider the political situations in different developing countries
A flashcard glossary to allow students to test their knowledge of important concepts
Study questions encourage readers to think critically about each chapter
Web links encourage students to go beyond the textbook and read more widely.
Reviews / Votes
'Burnell, Rakner, and Randall offer us a comprehensive overview of politics in the developing world and a perfect blend of real world empirics and social science theory. If you are looking for an idea textbook, this is it.' * Nancy Berneo, Nuffield Chair of Comparative Politics, University of Oxford * 'Clearly written and systematically presented, this textbook contains a wealth of information around the core themes in development studies. The combination of theoretical and conceptual debats with specific case studies provides students with a solid introduction to the subject.' * Renske Doorenspleet, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics, University of Warwick *More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-873743-8 (9780198737438)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Peter Burnell is Professor of Politics and International Studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. Vicky Randall is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. Lise Rakner is Head of Department in the Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen.
Editor
Professor of Politics and International StudiesProfessor of Politics and International Studies, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick
Emeritus ProfessorEmeritus Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
Head of DepartmentHead of Department, Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen
Content
PART I APPROACHES AND GLOBAL CONTEXT; PART II SOCIETY AND STATE; PART III STATE AND SOCIETY; PART IV POLICY ISSUES; PART V REGIME CHANGE; PART VI FRAGILE VS STRONG STATES; PART VII DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS; PART VIII SOUTH-SOUTH RELATIONS