Politics and Culture in the Developing World - 5th Edition

Taylor & Francis

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.\n > 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 Huma.