Challenges of the Developing World

Challenges of the Developing World

Challenges of the Developing World represents a thorough update of Howard Handelmanâ€™s previously titled The Challenge of Third World Development. For many Westerners, the challenges faced by Less Developed Countries, or LDCs, seem remote until a major event bursts into the news and demands our attention, such as the rise of the Islamic State and the Syrian civil war. The purpose of this book is to enhance our understanding of the political, economic and cultural forces that lay behind these changes. Lauded for his ability to distill a tremendous amount of informationâ€”including the latest literatureâ€”into a concise, accessible volume, this 8^th edition is the perfect complement to any course on the developing world. As with past editions, Handelman takes an in-depth look at the trials facing emerging nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Through examining the cultural and political issues of these countries, ranging from democratization to womenâ€™s rights, students are able to understand the people and lifestyle behind the movements. Among its many updates, this edition examines the emergence of the Islamic State as the worldâ€™s most powerful and brutal terrorist organization, the phenomenon of mass emigration from war zones in the developing world, as well as an updated and expanded analysis of the growing role of women in parliaments and congresses in LDCs. In addition, the 8^th edition offers end-of-chapter study aids such as key terms and discussion questions, in addition to online self-study quizzes and flash cards for students to test their comprehension.
Country USA
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9 black & white halftones, 17 tables, 1
ReleaseDate 2016-03-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442256880

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9 black & white halftones, 17 tables, 1
ReleaseDate	2016-03-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442256880

Challenges of the Developing World

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