Introduction to the Political and Economic Systems of Developing Countries

Author: Chàng Zheng Liu Qingjian
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book serves as a textbook for the undergraduate course "Politics and Economy of Developing Countries," focusing on the political economy and foreign relations of developing countries after World War II. The book is divided into two main parts. Part I includes the first four chapters, providing a comprehensive overview of the political economy and foreign relations of developing countries from a holistic and theoretical perspective. The characteristics of this part are: First, it examines developing countries within the broader global context, highlighting their relationship with the world political economy and their status and role in it. Second, it considers developing countries as a whole, emphasizing their commonalities. Third, it emphasizes integrated analysis with a strong theoretical tone. Part II includes the last four chapters, which conduct specific examinations of the political economy and foreign relations of developing countries in each continent—Asia, Africa, and Latin America—focusing on the study of key issues in each region through the integration of theory and practice.