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Challenges of the Developing World

Ninth Edition

Howard Handelman and Rex Brynen

The updated ninth edition of Challenges of the Developing World examines political, social, and economic development in the diverse countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. In doing so, it explores the political economy of policymaking, investigates the uncertain dynamics of democratization, highlights the impact of ethnic and religious tensions on developing countries, and looks at revolution and military intervention in politics. Key issues such as the environment, sustainable development, globalization, corruption, rural and urban poverty, and gender receive particular attention. Throughout, the book also highlights the contribution of different analytical perspectives within political science and development studies. Clearly written and frequently illustrated with examples, Challenges of the Developing World is designed to provide the reader with knowledge of the essential concepts, relationships, and approaches in a way that will be of lasting value.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 384 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-5381-1666-1 • Paperback • January 2019 • $80.00 • (£62.00)
978-1-5381-1667-8 • eBook • January 2019 • $76.00 • (£58.00)
Subjects: Political Science / Comparative Politics, Political Science / Globalization, Political Science / Geopolitics, Political Science / Developing Nations
Courses: Political Science; Comparative Politics; Development, Political Science; Comparative Politics; Introduction
Howard Handelman was professor emeritus of political science at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. He specialized in the politics of developing nations, especially Latin America.


Rex Brynen is professor of political science at McGill University, where he specializes in Middle East politics, peacebuilding, and humanitarian operations.

1. Understanding Underdevelopment

Developing World Commonalities: The Nature of Underdevelopment

The Causes of Underdevelopment

2. The Political Economy of the Developing World

The Role of the State

Trade and Industrialization Strategies

Growth with Equity

Economic Development and the Environment

The Search for Sustainable Development

Finding the Right Mix

The Effects of Globalization on the Developing World

3. The Surge and Partial Retreat of Democracy

Democracy Defined

Democratic Transition and Consolidation

Authoritarian Beginnings

The Third Wave and Its Effect on the Developing World

International Causes and Consequences of the Third Wave

Prerequisites of Democracy?

Democratic Consolidation Explained

How Do Democracies Perform? Public Policy Compared

Improving the Quality of Democracy

4. Corruption as an Obstacle to Development

Definition and Types of Corruption

The Costs of Corruption

The Causes of Corruption

Combating Corruption

5. Religion and Politics

Religion in the Developing World

Religion, Modernity, and Secularization

The Future of Religion and Politics in the Developing World

6. Politics of Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Conflict

Defining Ethnicity

Ethnic and State Boundaries

Types of Ethnic and Cultural Divisions

Dependency, Modernization, and Ethnic Conflict

Levels of Interethnic Conflict

Outcomes and Resolutions

Ethnic Pluralism and Democracy

7. Gender and Development

The Status of Women in the Developing World

Gender and Politics

Modernization and the Status of Women

Gender and Democracy

8. The Politics of the Rural and Urban Poor

The Rural Poor: The Peasantry in the Developing World

Rural Class Structures

Peasant Politics

The Politics of Agrarian Reform

The Future of the Rural Poor

Rapid Urbanization and the Politics of the Urban Poor

The Developing World’s Urban Explosion

The Social and Political Consequence of Urban Growth

The Politics of the Urban Poor: Conflicting Images

Forms of Political Expression Among the Urban Poor

The Role of the Rural and Urban Poor in Democratic Change

9. Revolutionary Change

Defining Revolution

Underlying Causes of Revolution

Levels of Popular Support

Peasants as Revolutionaries

Revolutionary Leadership

Revolutionaries in Power

Revolutionary Change and Democracy

10. Soldiers and Politics

The Causes of Military Interventions

Progressive Soldiers and Military Conservatives

The Types and Goals of Military Regimes

The Accomplishments and Failures of Military Regimes

Military Withdrawal from Politics

The Military as a Deciding Factor in the Arab Spring

New Roles for the Armed Forces

Democracy and the Military

Challenges of the Developing World is a highly remarkable text. It is what students of development have been waiting for – a thoughtful, comprehensive, critical, and engaging study of issues and challenges in the developing world. In the end, this well-documented, elegantly written, and thought-provoking text is a wonderful introduction to the field.
— Michael Cairo, Transyvlania University


An excellent and comprehensive introduction to the politics of developing nations.
— Angela Wolfe, University of Delaware


A sophisticated, thorough introduction to the politics of the developing world that makes good use of current research and is suitable for upper level undergraduate students.
— Brian Kessel, Columbia College


View a sample chapter HERE.



Updates to the ninth edition include:

  • Focus on the sustainable development goals and social and economic progress in the developing world, underscoring the progress developing countries have made in recent decades and the growing importance of environmental issues.
  • Discussion of the key challenges facing democracy in the developing world today, particularly in the Middle East.
  • Coverage of the causes and consequences of corruption, as well as anti-corruption measures.
  • Attention to the rise of religious fundamentalisms (especially in parts of the Middle East and broader Muslim world) and the challenges of ethnic politics and cultural pluralism in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Addresses the status of women in the politics of developing countries and the situation of sexual (LGBT+) minorities.


FOR STUDENTS
Accompanying the text is an open-access Companion Website designed to reinforce the main topics and help you master key vocabulary and concepts through flashcards and self-graded quizzes.
FOR PROFESSORS
Ancillary Materials are available for this title. For access to these professor use only materials, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com
Test Bank. The Test Bank includes a variety of test questions and is available in either Word or PDF formats. For every chapter in the text, the Test Bank includes a complete test with a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true false, and essay formats.
To use our Test Bank in Word or PDF, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com

Challenges of the Developing World

Ninth Edition

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Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • The updated ninth edition of Challenges of the Developing World examines political, social, and economic development in the diverse countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. In doing so, it explores the political economy of policymaking, investigates the uncertain dynamics of democratization, highlights the impact of ethnic and religious tensions on developing countries, and looks at revolution and military intervention in politics. Key issues such as the environment, sustainable development, globalization, corruption, rural and urban poverty, and gender receive particular attention. Throughout, the book also highlights the contribution of different analytical perspectives within political science and development studies. Clearly written and frequently illustrated with examples, Challenges of the Developing World is designed to provide the reader with knowledge of the essential concepts, relationships, and approaches in a way that will be of lasting value.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 384 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-1-5381-1666-1 • Paperback • January 2019 • $80.00 • (£62.00)
    978-1-5381-1667-8 • eBook • January 2019 • $76.00 • (£58.00)
    Subjects: Political Science / Comparative Politics, Political Science / Globalization, Political Science / Geopolitics, Political Science / Developing Nations
    Courses: Political Science; Comparative Politics; Development, Political Science; Comparative Politics; Introduction
Author
Author
  • Howard Handelman was professor emeritus of political science at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. He specialized in the politics of developing nations, especially Latin America.


    Rex Brynen is professor of political science at McGill University, where he specializes in Middle East politics, peacebuilding, and humanitarian operations.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • 1. Understanding Underdevelopment

    Developing World Commonalities: The Nature of Underdevelopment

    The Causes of Underdevelopment

    2. The Political Economy of the Developing World

    The Role of the State

    Trade and Industrialization Strategies

    Growth with Equity

    Economic Development and the Environment

    The Search for Sustainable Development

    Finding the Right Mix

    The Effects of Globalization on the Developing World

    3. The Surge and Partial Retreat of Democracy

    Democracy Defined

    Democratic Transition and Consolidation

    Authoritarian Beginnings

    The Third Wave and Its Effect on the Developing World

    International Causes and Consequences of the Third Wave

    Prerequisites of Democracy?

    Democratic Consolidation Explained

    How Do Democracies Perform? Public Policy Compared

    Improving the Quality of Democracy

    4. Corruption as an Obstacle to Development

    Definition and Types of Corruption

    The Costs of Corruption

    The Causes of Corruption

    Combating Corruption

    5. Religion and Politics

    Religion in the Developing World

    Religion, Modernity, and Secularization

    The Future of Religion and Politics in the Developing World

    6. Politics of Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Conflict

    Defining Ethnicity

    Ethnic and State Boundaries

    Types of Ethnic and Cultural Divisions

    Dependency, Modernization, and Ethnic Conflict

    Levels of Interethnic Conflict

    Outcomes and Resolutions

    Ethnic Pluralism and Democracy

    7. Gender and Development

    The Status of Women in the Developing World

    Gender and Politics

    Modernization and the Status of Women

    Gender and Democracy

    8. The Politics of the Rural and Urban Poor

    The Rural Poor: The Peasantry in the Developing World

    Rural Class Structures

    Peasant Politics

    The Politics of Agrarian Reform

    The Future of the Rural Poor

    Rapid Urbanization and the Politics of the Urban Poor

    The Developing World’s Urban Explosion

    The Social and Political Consequence of Urban Growth

    The Politics of the Urban Poor: Conflicting Images

    Forms of Political Expression Among the Urban Poor

    The Role of the Rural and Urban Poor in Democratic Change

    9. Revolutionary Change

    Defining Revolution

    Underlying Causes of Revolution

    Levels of Popular Support

    Peasants as Revolutionaries

    Revolutionary Leadership

    Revolutionaries in Power

    Revolutionary Change and Democracy

    10. Soldiers and Politics

    The Causes of Military Interventions

    Progressive Soldiers and Military Conservatives

    The Types and Goals of Military Regimes

    The Accomplishments and Failures of Military Regimes

    Military Withdrawal from Politics

    The Military as a Deciding Factor in the Arab Spring

    New Roles for the Armed Forces

    Democracy and the Military

Reviews
Reviews
  • Challenges of the Developing World is a highly remarkable text. It is what students of development have been waiting for – a thoughtful, comprehensive, critical, and engaging study of issues and challenges in the developing world. In the end, this well-documented, elegantly written, and thought-provoking text is a wonderful introduction to the field.
    — Michael Cairo, Transyvlania University


    An excellent and comprehensive introduction to the politics of developing nations.
    — Angela Wolfe, University of Delaware


    A sophisticated, thorough introduction to the politics of the developing world that makes good use of current research and is suitable for upper level undergraduate students.
    — Brian Kessel, Columbia College


Features
Features
  • View a sample chapter HERE.



    Updates to the ninth edition include:

    • Focus on the sustainable development goals and social and economic progress in the developing world, underscoring the progress developing countries have made in recent decades and the growing importance of environmental issues.
    • Discussion of the key challenges facing democracy in the developing world today, particularly in the Middle East.
    • Coverage of the causes and consequences of corruption, as well as anti-corruption measures.
    • Attention to the rise of religious fundamentalisms (especially in parts of the Middle East and broader Muslim world) and the challenges of ethnic politics and cultural pluralism in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
    • Addresses the status of women in the politics of developing countries and the situation of sexual (LGBT+) minorities.


Resources
Resources
  • FOR STUDENTS
    Accompanying the text is an open-access Companion Website designed to reinforce the main topics and help you master key vocabulary and concepts through flashcards and self-graded quizzes.
    FOR PROFESSORS
    Ancillary Materials are available for this title. For access to these professor use only materials, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com
    Test Bank. The Test Bank includes a variety of test questions and is available in either Word or PDF formats. For every chapter in the text, the Test Bank includes a complete test with a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true false, and essay formats.
    To use our Test Bank in Word or PDF, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com

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