Political Change and Underdevelopment: A Critical Introduction to Third World Politics

Randall, Vicky;Theobald, Robin

ISBN 10: 082230564X / ISBN 13: 9780822305644

Published by Duke University Press, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A., 1985

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Green cloth boards, gilt stamped spine titles, fine. Pages fine. Dj lt. wear. Instead of undergoing Western-model modernization as predicted, developing countries have seen the proliferation of one-party states, military coups, communal violence, corruption, and economic dependence. Randall and Theobald survey and analyze the varied theories born of these developments, with examples from such nations as Chile, Indonesia, Pakistan, Syria, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania. 219 pages. Printed in Great Britain. Bookstore mark. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Political Change and Underdevelopment: A Critical Introduction to Third World Politics
• Publisher: Duke University Press, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082230564X
• ISBN 13: 9780822305644
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
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Synopsis

This is an essential text for students of politics and Third World societies, but is also to be recommended to anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the central issues underlying Third World politics today.

From the Back Cover

"From reviews of the first edition":
"Randall and Theobald have written an excellent book. . . . While reviewing and synthesizing complex concepts, theories, and scholarly terminology, [they] manage to remain straightforward and understandable."--P. Vannicelli, "Choice

""Eclectic and well-balanced, [with an] integrative spirit that takes account of, but is not bound by, various theoretical approaches. . . . Randall and Theobald do an admirable job of presenting and assessing the evolution of thinking about politics in the Third World."--Joan M. Nelson"American Political Science Review"