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by: Burnell, Peter; Randall, Vicky; Rakner, Lise

ISBN: 9780199570836 | 0199570833

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 ofdeveloping countries, from Indonesia and Iraq to India and China. New cha... MOREpters 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 glossaryStudy questionsWeb links

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This well respected textbook is fully up-to-date with recent development policies and important global events. New chapters on the role of institutions, the transition of the state from conflict to post-conflict, and the impact of international aid ensure it remains the most comprehensive introduction to politics in the developing world.

Introduction
PART 1: APPROACHES AND GLOBAL CONTEXT
1. Analytical Approaches to the Study of Politics in the Developing World, Vicky Randall
2. Colonialism and Post-Colonial Development, James Chiriyankandath
3. Institutional Perspectives, Lise Rakner and Vicky Randall
4. The Developing World in the Global Economy, Stephen Hobden
5. The Developing World in International Politics, Stephen Hobden
PART 2: SOCIETY AND STATE
6. Inequality, ... MOREJenny Pearce
7. Ethnopolitics and Nationalism, James R. Scarritt
8. Religion, Jeff Haynes
9. Women and Gender, Kathleen Staudt
10. Civil Society, Marina Ottaway
11. People Power and Alternative Politics, Kurt Schock
PART 3: STATE AND SOCIETY
12. Theorizing the State, Adrian Leftwich
13. From Conflict to Peace-Building, Astri Suhrke and Torunn Wimpelmann Chaudhary
14. Democratization, Peter Burnell
15. Governance and Aid Conditionality in a Globalizing World, Peter Burnell and Lise Rakner
PART 4: POLICY ISSUES
16. Development, Tony Addison
17. Environment, Peter Newell
18. Human Rights, Michael Freeman
19. Security, Nicole Jackson
PART 5: CASE STUDIES: EXPERIENCES COMPARED
20. Disintegration or Nation-Building?
a) Indonesia: Coping with fragmentation, Edward Aspinall
b) South Africa: From Divided Society to New Nation, Robert A. Schrire
c) Iraq: Triple Challenge--State, Nation, and Democracy, Nicola Pratt and Nadje Al-Ali
21. Military in Politics versus Democratic Advance
a) Pakistan: The Military as a Political Fixture, David Taylor
b) Nigeria: Building Political Stability with Democracy, Stephen Wright
c) Mexico: Democratic Transition and Beyond, Andreas Schedler
22. Development and Underdevelopment
a) Guatemala: Enduring Underdevelopment, Rachel Sieder
b) South Korea: From Development to New Challenges, Peter Ferdinand
23. South-South Relations and the Changing Landscape of International Development Co-operation
a) India as a Post-Colonial Donor, Emma Mawdsley
b) China in the Developing World, Deborah Brautigam

Peter Burnell is a Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick.

Vicky Randall is a Professor of Government at the University of Essex.

Lise Rakner is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen.