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The Challenge of Third World Development

by Howard Handelman
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Updated in its 7th edition, The Challenge of Third World Development examines political, economic, and social change in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Exploring common issues and problems in these regions, this text helps readers grasp the structural dynamics and human stories behind development. Accessibly written for readers of any social science background, The Challenge of Third World Development immerses readers in issues like democratization, global warming, and women’s changing roles and encourages them to understand what drives these issues at an individual, national, and global level.

About the Author, Howard Handelman

Howard Handelman is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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β€œIf you want one text to give students an introduction to the developing world, Handelman is it. It's free of jargon and expertly written.”—Wendy Hunter, University of Texas-Austin

Booknews

Probably intending his work as a textbook for undergraduate international relations courses, Handelman (political science, U. of Wisconsin at Milwaukee) attempts to find common themes among the experiences of the roughly 150 countries he defines as the "Third World." Topics include theories of development and underdevelopment, democratic transitions, religion and politics, cultural pluralism and ethnic conflict, gender, agrarian politics, urbanization and the urban poor, revolutionary change, military politics, and political economy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
March 6, 2012
Publisher
Pearson
Pages
368
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780205854660

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