Understanding Third World politics : Theories of political change and development / B.C.Smith
Imprint
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009
Edition
3rd ed.
Descript
xvi, 296p. ; 23 cm
CONTENT
The idea of a 'Third World' -- Modernization and political development. -- The politics of neo-colonialism and dependency. -- The state and politics in the Third World. -- Political parties and party systems. -- Bureaucracy and political power. -- Military intervention in politics. -- Nationalism and the politics of secession. -- Instability and revolution. -- Democratization in the Third World. -- Conclusion: democracy and development.
SUBJECT
Developing countries -- Politics and government -- Study and teaching
Economic development -- Study and teaching
Social change -- Developing countries -- Study and teaching