The updated ninth 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.
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Author | Howard Handelman |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Publication Date | 14/01/2019 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Edition | 9th |
| Size | 6x9 |
| About the Author | Howard Handelman was professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at the time of his death in 2018. He had served as director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, chair of the Department of Political Science, and chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. His books include Struggles in the Andes: Peasant Political Mobilization in Peru; Mexican Politics: The Dynamics of Change; Democracy and Its Limits: Lessons from Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East; Politics in a Changing World; and Paying the Costs of Austerity in Latin America. |
| Publisher Address | contact@bloomsbury.com |
| ISBN | 9781538116661 |
