An Introduction to South Asian Politics by Neil DeVotta (English) Paperback Book

Description: An Introduction to South Asian Politics by Neil DeVotta This introductory textbook provides students with a fundamental understanding of the social, political, and economic institutions of six South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It adopts a broad theoretical framework and evaluates the opportunities and constraints facing South Asias states within the context of democracy.Key features include: An introduction to the region.The history and political development of these South Asian states, including evaluations of their democratic trajectories.The management of conflict, economic development, and extremist threats.A comparative analysis of the states.Projections concerning democracy taking into consideration the opportunities and constraints facing these countries. This textbook will be an indispensable teaching tool for courses on South Asia. It includes pedagogical features such as political chronologies, political party descriptions, text boxes, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading. Written in an accessible style and by experts on South Asian politics, it offers students of South Asian politics a valuable introduction to an exceedingly diverse region. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Neil DeVotta is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Wake Forest University. His research interests include South Asian security and politics, ethnicity and nationalism, and democratic transition and consolidation. He is the author of Blowback: Linguistic Nationalism, Institutional Decay, and Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka (2004) and the editor of Understanding Contemporary India, Second Edition (2010). Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Bangladesh 5. Sri Lanka 6. Nepal 7. Afghanistan 8. Trends and Prospects Review "This engaging and nuanced volume provides a comprehensive and balanced survey of the region and countries of South Asia. The well-researched and written state of the art chapters make this an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and laypersons." Shalendra D. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Politics, University of San Francisco, USA"An Introduction to South Asian Politics provides a timely assessment of democratic development in the region. Neil DeVotta has assembled a group of experts who each provide an excellent account of their case. As well as providing comprehensive background coverage the chapters are leavened by perceptive insights based on the authors specialist research. Readers will get a solid understanding of how the states of South Asia are changing and how they are integrated at the regional level." Andrew Wyatt, Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK Review Quote "This engaging and nuanced volume provides a comprehensive and balanced survey of the region and countries of South Asia. The well-researched and written state of the art chapters make this an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and laypersons." Shalendra D. Sharma , Professor in the Department of Politics, University of San Francisco, USA "An Introduction to South Asian Politicsprovides a timely assessment of democratic development in the region. Neil DeVotta has assembled a group of experts who each provide an excellent account of their case. As well as providing comprehensive background coverage the chapters are leavened by perceptive insights based on the authors specialist research. Readers will get a solid understanding of how the states of South Asia are changing and how they are integrated at the regional level." Andrew Wyatt , Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK ol, UK Details ISBN0415822793 Short Title INTRO TO SOUTH ASIAN POLITICS Language English ISBN-10 0415822793 ISBN-13 9780415822794 Media Book Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2015 Edited by Neil DeVotta DEWEY 320.954 Author Neil DeVotta Publication Date 2015-11-03 Affiliation Wake Forest University, USA Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white Replaced by 9780367187606 UK Release Date 2015-11-03 AU Release Date 2015-11-03 NZ Release Date 2015-11-03 Imprint Routledge Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415822787 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 182 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139886662;

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