Politics in the Developing World

Politics in the Developing World

Featuring work from an esteemed line-up of international contributors, <em>Politics in the Developing World,</em> Fourth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of the field by combining theoretical approaches with discussions on social and cultural context, state governance, and key policy issues. In addition, a section of in-depth case studies allows students to compare the political situations in a wide range of developing countries, from Indonesia and Iraq to India and China.<br><br><strong>NEW TO THIS EDITION</strong><br><br>* Two new chapters; one on social movements and alternative politics and one on governance<br><br>* New case studies on Brazil (in the text) and the Syrian uprising (on the Companion Website)<br><br>* Updates throughout that take into account the aftermath of the financial crisis and events like the Arab Spring<br><br>* An updated Companion Website (coming soon) featuring student resources including case studies, a flashcard glossary, study questions, and links