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From decolonization and democratization to religion and gender, Politics and Culture in the Developing World is a comprehensive survey of the global context of development.
With in-depth and current examples from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East., this text examines the central political themes in the developing world. Throughout, Politics and Culture in the Developing World demonstrates how globalization both accelerates change and increases interdependence between developing and developed countries.
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From decolonization and democratization to religion and gender, Politics and Culture in the Developing World is a comprehensive survey of the global context of development.

With in-depth and current examples from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East., this text examines the central political themes in the developing world. Throughout, Politics and Culture in the Developing World demonstrates how globalization both accelerates change and increases interdependence between developing and developed countries.

Product Description
From decolonization and democratization to religion and gender, Politics and Culture in the Developing World is a comprehensive survey of the global context of development.

With in-depth and current examples from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East., this text examines the central political themes in the developing world. Throughout, Politics and Culture in the Developing World demonstrates how globalization both accelerates change and increases interdependence between developing and developed countries.

Features + Benefits

"Globalization" boxes at the beginning of each chapter draw students into the material and reinforce the text's globalization theme.

"Making a Difference" boxes tell the story of how an individual has helped bring about change in society, engaging students in the story of a real person and encouraging them to get involved in their world.

Case studies in every chapter enable students to apply concepts to real world situations, making the material more relevant and interesting.

Marginal key terms help students to understand terms as they come across them and allow them to easily identify main concepts.

Annotated suggested readings at the end of each chapter give students reliable resources for further study.

Discussion questions at the end of each chapter engage students' critical thinking skills and provide further starting points for class discussion.

Chapter 1. Government, Politics, and Cultures in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America

Chapter 2. Global Interdependence

Chapter 3. Religion and Politics

Chapter 4. Nationalism, Colonialism, and Independence

Chapter 5. Global and Domestic Inequalities

Chapter 6. Challenges of Development

Chapter 7. The Costs of Development

Chapter 8. Women in the Developing World

Chapter 9. Transitions to Democracy and Human Rights

Chapter 10. Political Leadership and State Capacity

Chapter 11. Ethnicity, Ethnic Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Chapter 12. Migration

Chapter 13. Foreign Relations of the Developing Countries
Autorenporträt
Richard J. Payne is Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State University. Jamal R. Nassar is Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino.