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9. Women and Gender
Vicky Randall
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter explores the relationship between women/gender and political processes in the developing world. It begins with a discussion of the social context and ‘construction’ of gender, ...
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Introduction
Lise Rakner and Vicky Randall
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This edition examines the changing nature of politics in the developing world in the twenty-first century, with emphasis on the complex and changing nexus between state and society. It ...
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11. Social Movements and Alternative Politics
Siri Gloppen
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines how social movements in the developing world and ‘bottom-up’ alternative politics, supported by new technology and globalized networks, can strengthen democracy. It ...
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20. Indonesia: Dynamics of Regime Change
Gyda Marås Sindre
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the dynamics of regime change in Indonesia since 1998, with a particular focus on political mobilization against the backdrop of institutional reform. In the decade ...
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25. Nigeria: Consolidating Democracy and Human Rights
Stephen Wright
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the consolidation of democracy and human rights in Nigeria. With regard to the relationship between development and human rights, Nigeria presents an interesting ...
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27. Sudan: Human Rights, Development, and Democracy
Liv Tønnessen
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines human rights, development, and democracy in Sudan. Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has been dominated by a northern Muslim ‘ethnocracy’ — a factor that ...
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1. Changing Analytical Approaches to the Study of Politics in the Developing World
Vicky Randall
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter discusses the main broad analytical approaches or frameworks of interpretation that have been used in studying politics in the developing world. It first considers two ...
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18. Human Rights
Michael Freeman
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the concept of human rights, which derives primarily from the Charter of the United Nations adopted in 1945 immediately after World War II. It first provides a brief ...
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14. Democratization and Regime Change
Lise Rakner
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter explores the link between democratization and regime change in the developing world. It begins with a discussion of theories of democratization, along with recent trends and ...
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17. Environment
Peter Newell
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines how developing countries are managing the relationship between the environment and development. Despite being widely regarded as a threat to their economic development ...
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2. Colonialism and Post-Colonial Development
James Chiriyankandath
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the impact of colonialism on post-colonial political development. It first provides an overview of the post-colonial world, noting how politics in developing countries ...
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22. Iraq: A Failing State?
Nadje Al-Ali and Nicola Pratt
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines whether Iraq is a failed state and how it drew such characterization. It focuses on the period since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 that toppled Saddam Hussein. ...
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3. Institutional Perspectives
Lise Rakner and Vicky Randall
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the role of institutions and how institutionalism is applied in the analysis of politics in the developing world. It begins with a discussion of three main strands of ...
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5. The Developing World in International Politics
Stephen Hobden
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter examines the role of developing countries in international politics. International relations, as a discipline, has traditionally overlooked the significance of the developing ...
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8. Religion
Jeff Haynes
in Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
This chapter explores the relationship between religion and politics. It first defines the concept of religion before discussing its contemporary political and social salience in many ...
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Politics in the Developing World (5th edn)
Peter Burnell, Vicky Randall, and Lise Rakner (eds)
Politics in the Developing World provides an introduction to politics in the developing world. This fifth edition has been updated to address topical issues and themes, ...
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