Politics and Society in the Developing World
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Author Description
This Book Is A Welcome New Edition, Which Completely Updates And Revises The Very Popular First Edition, Politics And Society In The Third World. Mehran Kamrava Has Brought The Book In Line With The Major Changes In Global Politics, And The Politics And Social Issues Of The Developing World. The Book Examines Key Issues Such As Democratisation: Civil Society Organisations And Ngos, 'political Society', State Collapse, Democratic Bargains And Transition, Consolidation And Problems Of Legitimacy, Elections, Multi-party Politics; Industrial Development; Dependency Theory And Globalisation; The Roles Of The Imf And The World Bank, The Gatt And Other Multinational Institutions; Urbanisation; Social Change; The Increasing Influence Of Western Values, Capital And Institutions; Urbanisation; Social Change; The Increasing Influence Of Western Values, Capital And Institutions; Political Culture: Its Role And Impact In Newly Democratic Developing Countries; Revolution; And Gives More Examples From Africa, East Asia And Rural Societies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex interplay between political structures and social dynamics within developing nations in the context of a rapidly globalizing world. Mehran Kamrava, a scholar of Middle Eastern and comparative politics, utilizes a comparative framework to analyze how states navigate the challenges of democratization, economic development, and institutional legitimacy. By synthesizing historical data with contemporary political theory, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms that define governance in the Global South.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of democratization processes including civil society, NGOs, and political transitions.
- Examination of global economic influences such as the IMF, World Bank, and GATT.
- Comparative case studies spanning Africa, East Asia, and rural societies.
- Discussion of structural issues including state collapse, urbanization, and the impact of political culture.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for students and researchers seeking to understand the political evolution of developing nations. Readers frequently note the clarity of the author's comparative approach, which effectively organizes a vast array of global political phenomena into a coherent academic framework.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203013298
ISBN-13:
9780203013298
International relations
Sociology
Globalization
Developing Countries
