| Colonialism, Independence, and the Construction of Nation-States 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Colburn, Forrest D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030547159 ISBN-13: 9783030547158 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Globalization - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.77 lbs) 154 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book investigates studies on colonialism and anti-colonialism from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The author begins by recounting the deleterious impact of colonialism and then focuses on the heady days of anti-colonialism nationalism. He traces how the system fell apart: leaders, especially those of the second-generation, often turned out to be inept and corrupt; structural obstacles led poor countries to continue to depend on the export of commodities; advanced countries promised to help, but did not prove useful; when growth was possible, here and there, the fruits of development were seldom distributed widely. This project will appeal to the academics, researchers, and students in the fields of comparative politics, development studies, government, and economics. |