Introduction to the Political and Economic Systems of Developing Countries (21st Century International Politics Series Textbooks)

Author: Chang Zheng et al.
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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. The first part includes the first four chapters, which provide 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 comprehensive analysis with a strong argumentative tone. The second part includes the last four chapters, which conduct specific examinations of the political economy and foreign relations of each continent—Asia, Africa, and Latin America—focusing on the integration of theory and practice in studying key issues of each region.