Politics and Society in the Third World provides an introduction to the Third a World, its political institutions and issues of social and economic development. The approach is interdisciplinary, and the book based around the twin themes of 'environment' and 'development'. Topic coverage is broad, starting with a definition of the Third World and moving through social, economic and cultural contexts to political institutions, political participation and policy issues.

Politics and Society in the Third World

Business & Money

Calvert, Peter

Calvert, Susan

Economics

PRENTICE/HALL

Latin America has long had a reputation for violence and unpredictability. In this study, two specialists in Latin American politics present a new view of this vital region, its frustrations, setbacks and its exciting possibilities.

Latin America in the Twentieth Century

History

Americas

The Macmillan Press Ltd.

Argentina: Political culture and instability

Macmillan

Appropriate for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses in Political Science and Sociology e.g. Politics and Society of the Third World/South; Third World Politics; Third World Society; The Third World; The Politics of the Developing World; Third World Studies. Also suitable for courses in Developmental Economics, Development Studies, IR, International Studies, Geography, History and Environmental Sciences. This basic and very popular introduction to the politics and society of the Third World/South is written and presented with the utmost clarity. The authors provide wide-ranging and balanced coverage of the major theoretical and methodological issues of this complex field. Carefully selected case studies support learning in the key areas and the four well-organized parts introduce students with ease to the essential material they need to know.

Politics and Society in the Third World: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

Longman

This textbook introduces students to all the key concepts and themes necessary to an understanding of sociology and sociological research. The book is keyed to courses at "A" level, BTEC, polytechnic and university level, and aims to provide an informed and accessible guide for students either approaching the subject for the first time, or with some basic knowledge of sociological terms. The text is illustrated throughout by tables, figures, illustrations and summary boxes. Topics covered include historical and theoretical background; research methods; social stratification; gender and race; power and politics; work and organizations; urbanization and development; family; education and belief systems; culture and communications; social control; and social policy and the future of "society".

Sociology Today

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Pearson Higher Education

Susan and Peter Calvert present an account of Argentina, the eighth largest country in the world, blessed with immense natural resources but which has so far failed to justify expectations. The cultural and political heritage is examined to help explain the political instability and economic underdevelopment of the country. Culture, Catholicism, liberalism and personalism are among the influences discussed. Peter Calvert has also written "The Process of Political Succession".

Argentina: Political Culture and Instability (Pitt Latin American Series)

Univ of Pittsburgh Pr

Politics and Society in the Developing World

In a world seemingly surfing a wave of unprecedented affluence, it is sobering to be reminded that only thirty out of nearly two hundred countries can really be classified as advanced industrialized countries. Eighty per cent of the world's population lives in the developing world. This popular, concise introduction scrutinises the developing world, its varied political institutions and the key social, economic and environmental issues at the heart of contemporary debates. Wide-ranging and clearly written, Politics and Society in the Developing World begins by providing a brisk survey of the major theoretical and methodological interpretations of the social impact of development. It then details the factors which determine the parameters of the developing world before moving on to examine its infrastructure and the crises currently facing it. The book also covers the social and economic contexts of developing societies, the international arena and its impact on the developing world, state-building and the tension between dictatorship and democratization. The book focuses on four policy areas: aid, trade, tourism and the environment. 

Reference

Routledge

In a world seemingly surfing a wave of unprecedented affluence, it is sobering to be reminded that only thirty out of nearly two hundred countries can really be classified as advanced industrialized countries. Eighty per cent of the world's population lives in the developing world. This popular, concise introduction scrutinises the developing world, its varied political institutions and the key social, economic and environmental issues at the heart of contemporary debates. 
 Wide-ranging and clearly written, Politics and Society in the Developing World begins by providing a brisk survey of the major theoretical and methodological interpretations of the social impact of development. It then details the factors which determine the parameters of the developing world before moving on to examine its infrastructure and the crises currently facing it. The book also covers the social and economic contexts of developing societies, the international arena and its impact on the developing world, state-building and the tension between dictatorship and democratization. The book focuses on four policy areas: aid, trade, tourism and the environment.

A clear overview of the environmental politics of the developing world in each of the key problem areas, using examples systematically drawn from five continents.

The South, the North and the Environment

Cassell

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Politics and Society in the Third World

Latin America in the Twentieth Century

Argentina: Political culture and instability

Politics and Society in the Third World: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

Sociology Today

Argentina: Political Culture and Instability (Pitt Latin American Series)

Politics and Society in the Developing World

Politics and Society in the Developing World

The South, the North and the Environment