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Politics in the Developing World Paperback – 7 March 2014

by Burnell (Editor), Randall (Editor), Rakner (Editor)
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The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook explores the changing nature of politics in the developing world as the twenty-first century moves into its second decade. Thematic chapters examine theoretical approaches and the historical and economic context; society-state relations; structures and processes of governance, and conflict; and the evolution of policy, including human rights and the environment. The book concludes with a revised case study section that draws out central themes and comparisons between a wide range of developing countries from Indonesia and Iraq to Brazil and Guatemala. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of developments including the aftermath of the financial crisis and the 'Arab spring' and includes new chapters on social movements and governance, as well as a new country case study on Brazil. Student learning and development is supported by a range of features including boxes, key points, glossary terms and end of chapter questions, while further reading guides and web links encourage study beyond the textbook. New to this edition A new chapter on social movements and alternative politics. A new chapter on governance. A new country case-study on Brazil. Short introductions for each of the four case study sections, on the themes of regime change; fragile versus strong states; development and human rights; and south-south relations. A new online case-study on the Syrian uprising. All chapters have been updated to take account of the aftermath of the financial crisis and events such as the 'Arab spring' .
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  1. Print length
    496 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  4. Publication date
    7 March 2014
  5. Dimensions
    18.42 x 2.54 x 24.77 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0199666008
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199666003
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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)

The best first point of reference for students... it paves the way for fruitful contextual studies of major problems in comparative and theoretical perspective. (Olle Trnuist, University of Oslo)

... an eloquently written text by some of the leading international scholars currently working in the area. The book provides a theoretically-informed approach to understanding many of the major historical and contemporary issues impacting politics in the developing world. (Bruce Wilson, University of Central Florida)

This classic textbook provides the discerning student with the best possible introduction to the politics experienced by the majority of the people of the world. (Anthony Payne, University of Sheffield)

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`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 `The best first point of reference for students... it paves the way for fruitful contextual studies of major problems in comparative and theoretical perspective.' Olle Trnuist, University of Oslo `... an eloquently written text by some of the leading international scholars currently working in the area. The book provides a theoretically-informed approach to understanding many of the major historical and contemporary issues impacting politics in the developing world.' Bruce Wilson, University of Central Florida `This classic textbook provides the discerning student with the best possible introduction to the politics experienced by the majority of the people of the world.' Anthony Payne, University of Sheffield

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 4th edition (7 March 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199666008
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199666003
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.42 x 2.54 x 24.77 cm
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough discussion of the topic. Needs more detailed ...
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Very thorough discussion of the topic. Needs more detailed case studies that allow students to relate theories to specific places and institutions.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, overly wordy
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I did not like this textbook at all. I was made to buy it for class, and this was my basic experience with it, shortly put:

1. Holy mother of excessive wordiness. I don't know who edited this book, but it reads like the authors were paid by word count. Sentences are indefinitely long with far too many clauses - by the time I get to the end of the sentence, I don't know what I'm reading about anymore.

2. The font is way too tiny for my sanity.

3. There's no clear definitions at any point in the book. A random key term will be bolded, but not show up in the glossary, the index, or on the margins of the pages, and the in-text definition is so long and convoluted that it makes no sense at all (see #1).
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