Description
Book SynopsisFrom decolonization and democratization to religion and gender, Politics and Culture in the Developing World is a comprehensive survey of the global context of development. With in-depth and current examples from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East., this text examines the central political themes in the developing world. Throughout, Politics and Culture in the Developing World demonstrates how globalization both accelerates change and increases interdependence between developing and developed countries.
Trade Review“Payne and Nassar do a remarkable job of interconnecting the myriad of issues facing developing countries and following the thread of globalization that runs through them. This approach goes a long way in providing students with a bigger picture of both the third world and the globalized world. ”–Manjusha Gupta, North Dakota State University
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Government, Politics, and Cultures in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America Chapter 2. Global Interdependence Chapter 3. Religion and Politics Chapter 4. Nationalism, Colonialism, and Independence Chapter 5. Global and Domestic Inequalities Chapter 6. Challenges of Development Chapter 7. The Costs of Development Chapter 8. Women in the Developing World Chapter 9. Transitions to Democracy and Human Rights Chapter 10. Political Leadership and State Capacity Chapter 11. Ethnicity, Ethnic Conflict, and Conflict Resolution Chapter 12. Migration Chapter 13. Foreign Relations of the Developing Countries
