Third World Politics: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Christopher Clapham

Overview

An example introductory textbook on the politics of Third World Countries, this book draws on examples from Latin America, Africa and Asia to analyse their role in the global political economy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415030038
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/24/1985
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1640L (what's this?)

About the Author

Christopher Clapham was formerly Lecturer at the Universities of Addis Ababa, Manchester and the West Indies. He is currently a professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Lancaster.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 1. Politics and the Third World 2. The Colonial State and its Demise 3. The Third World State 4. Managing the State 5. Managing the Economy 6. Managing the External Political Arena 7. Soldier and State 8. The Revolutionary State 9. Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

‘An important introduction to a vast subject ... it is well -referenced and has a useful chapter bibliography.' - Teaching Politics

‘Most coherent ... a splendid book which should not only find its place on student reading lists but can be read with great profit by specialists within the field.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

‘This admirable book is a remarkable distillation of the experiences of 170 or so new and some not quite so new states ... a lucid exposition, backed by a wealth of supporting evidence.' - British Book News

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