Politics in the developing world

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. -- Back cover.

Introduction ---- Part I. Approaches and global context. 1. Vicky Randall: Analytical approaches to the study of politics in the developing world --- 2. James Chiriyankandath: Colonialism and post-colonial development --- 3. Lise Rakner and Vicky Randall: Institutional perspectives --- 4. Stephen Hobden: The developing world in the global economy --- 5. Stephen Hobden: The developing world in international politics ---- Part II. Society and State. 6. Jenny Pearce: Inequality --- 7. James R. Scarritt: Ethnopolitics and nationalism --- 8. Jeff Haynes: Religion --- 9. Kathleen Staudt: Women and gender --- 10. Marina Ottaway: Civil society --- 11. Kurt Schock: People power and alternative politics ---- Part III. State and society. 12. Adrian Leftwich: Theorizing the state --- 13. Astri Suhrke and Torunn Wimpelmann Chaudhary: From conflict to peace-building --- 14. Peter Burnell: Democratization --- 15. Peter Burnell and Lise Rakner: Governance and aid conditionality in a globalizing world ---- Part IV. Policy issues. 16. Tony Addison: Development --- 17. Peter Newell: Environment --- 18. Michael Freeman: Human rights --- 19. Nicole Jackson: Security ---- Part V. Case studies: experien…