Politics in the Developing World

Politics in the Developing World

An impressive line-up of international contributors provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to politics in the developing world. The first four parts explore the theoretical approaches, the changing nature and role of the state, and the major policy issues that confront all developing countries. The final parts set out a diverse range of country case studies, representing all the main geographical regions. These country case studies illustrate the themes introduced in the thematic chapters and highlight the developing world as a place of diversity and rapid transformations. Readers are provided with the tools to appreciate the perspectives of developing countries. The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to address topical issues and themes, including refugee movements; the rise of the so-called Islamic State; organised crime; gender; the role of new forms of communication in political mobilization; and the replacement of Millennium Development Goals by Sustainable Development Goals. Two new country case studies have been added: Syria and the Sudan. "Burnell, Rakner, and Randall offer us a comprehensive overview of politics in the developing world and a perfect blend of real world empirics and social science theory. If you are looking for an ideal textbook, this is it." --Nancy Berneo, Nuffield Chair of Comparative Politics, University of Oxford "Clearly written and systematically presented, this textbook contains a wealth of information around the core themes in development studies. The combination of theoretical and conceptual debats with specific case studies provides students with a solid introduction to the subject." --Renske Doorenspleet, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics, University of Warwick The only introduction to politics in the developing world to combine theoretical approaches, society-state relations, and policies with a series of illustrative country-based case studies Peter Burnell is Professor of Politics and International Studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. Vicky Randall is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. Lise Rakner is Head of Department in the Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen.