Challenges of the Developing World

The updated 9th 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.

About the 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.

Summary

Challenges of the Developing World is a lively, up-to-date, and highly readable introduction to the key dynamics and issues of political, economic and social development in the “developing countries” of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Product details

• Authors: Rex Brynen, Howard Handelman, Howard Brynen Handelman, Howard/ Brynen Handelman
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781538116661
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-1666-1
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Globalization, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, Developing Countries, Comparative Politics, Global South / Developing countries